-Section 2-5: Network Resources

Question 1

Client Server Model

Answer 1

Dedicated servers, more centralized backup and administration

Question 2

Client Server Model Benefits

Answer 2

a) Centralized Administration; b) Easier Management; c) Better Scalability

Question 3

Client Server Model Drawbacks

Answer 3

a) Higher Cost; b) Requires Dedicated Resources (HW, SW, Staff); c) Requires OS.

Question 4

Peer-to-peer Benefits

Answer 4

a) Lower Cost; b) No Dedicated Resources; c) No Specialized OS

Question 5

Peer-to-peer Drawbacks

Answer 5

a) Decentralized Management; b) Inefficient for Large Networks; c) Poor Scalability.