Servers

Question 1

What is a server?

Answer 1

A fast powerful computer with extensive storage capacity that provides resources and services to other computer systems.

Question 2

What is a client server?

Answer 2

Your device you use which is connected to the main server

Question 3

What is a client server?

Answer 3

Your device you use which is connected to the main server

Question 4

What are the functions of a server?

Answer 4

-controls access and security to one shared file store
-runs a backup of data
-manages printing jobs

Question 5

What does a client server do?

Answer 5

Makes requests to the main server for data and connections

Question 6

What the advantages of a client-server model?

Answer 6

• easier to take backups of all shared data
• easier to install software updates to all computers

Question 7

What are some disadvantages of a client server network?

Answer 7

-can be expensive to set up and maintain
-requires IT specialists to maintain

Question 8

What is the function of a file server?

Answer 8

To store data allowing clients to remotely access their shared files often through the LAN only.

Question 9

What is the function of a print server?

Answer 9

To manage print jobs and communicate with printers.

Question 10

What is the function of a web server?

Answer 10

To host websites but it may connect to a database.
Also it allows clients to receive and request webpages via https.