Lesson 4.9.2.2

4.9.2.2 Types of networking between hosts Quiz: AQA Computer Science, Unit 9

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Lesson 4.9.2.2, Types of networking between hosts: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA Computer Science (7517), Unit 9: Fundamentals of communication and networking, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the status of connected computers in a peer-to-peer network?

    • Master-slave status
    • Client status
    • Equal status
    • Server status

  2. What is the primary role of a client node in a client-server network?

    • Providing services
    • Authenticating logins
    • Requesting services
    • Managing backups

  3. Which of the following is a standard service provided by a server on a network?

    • Email management
    • Wireless network adapter
    • Local MAC address
    • Data encryption key

  4. Which scenario is best suited to a peer-to-peer network model?

    • Bank database system
    • Global cloud service
    • Small home network
    • Large enterprise network

  5. Which scenario is best suited to a client-server network setup?

    • Two home laptops
    • Large school network
    • Simple Bluetooth connection
    • Standalone desktop computer

  6. What is a major administration advantage of using a client-server network architecture?

    • Centralised file backup
    • Independent user security
    • Lower setup cost
    • No central failure

  7. What is a major disadvantage of a peer-to-peer network compared to client-server?

    • Single failure point
    • Poor performance
    • High setup cost
    • No central management

  8. A school has one file server and 200 student devices that connect to it. What term describes the file server in this arrangement?

    • Client
    • Router
    • Peer
    • Server

  9. What primary role does a server perform in a client-server network model?

    • Provides requested services
    • Routes internet traffic
    • Manages peer nodes
    • Requests network data

  10. Which type of network architecture contains no central, dedicated server?

    • Cloud-based
    • Peer-to-peer
    • Client-server
    • Master-slave

  11. Several computers connect to share resources with equal status and no central server. What model is this?

    • Bus network
    • Peer-to-peer
    • Client-server
    • Mesh topology

  12. Why do growing organisations typically upgrade from peer-to-peer to client-server networks?

    • Reduced power usage
    • Centralised file security
    • Lower hardware cost
    • Simpler cabling needs

  13. What primary service does a web server provide in a client-server relationship?

    • Encrypting WiFi data
    • Assigning IP addresses
    • Serving web pages
    • Resolving domain names

  14. A file server handles 120 requests per second. Each client sends 6 requests per minute. At this average rate, how many clients can the server serve?

    • 720
    • 1200
    • 120
    • 12000

  15. Why are peer-to-peer networks typically less secure than client-server networks?

    • Decentralised security policies
    • Unencrypted cable data
    • Centralised entry points
    • Weak server passwords

  16. What does a client host send to request a service from a server?

    • Handshake token
    • Broadcast packet
    • Service acknowledgement
    • Request message

  17. Which network architecture provides the best scalability for an expanding large enterprise?

    • Peer-to-peer
    • Bus topology
    • Client-server
    • Token ring

  18. What does equal status mean for connected devices in a peer-to-peer network?

    • Identical CPU speed
    • Shared IP address
    • Acts as client-and-server
    • Equal storage space

  19. What is the main consequence if a central file server crashes in a client-server network?

    • Client hardware crashes
    • Shared files inaccessible
    • Local files deleted
    • Wireless network drops

  20. Which network model is most suitable for three users occasionally sharing files?

    • Enterprise cloud
    • Client-server
    • Master-slave
    • Peer-to-peer

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