Worksheet 4 Client-server networks

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Worksheet 4: Client-Server and peer-to-peer networks

Read each of the following statements carefully and put them in the correct box below:

1. Expensive to install as additional equipment is required :)

2. If the server goes down the whole network is out of action:)
3. Each computer holds its own applications and data
4. Viruses are easily transmitted over this type of network
5. All data can be backed up centrally rather than on each individual computer :)
6. A single router can provide access to the Internet for all users on the network
7. Server can be overloaded and be slow if too many clients are using it
8. Anti-virus software can be kept up to date and run centrally :)
9. Security is better because data is held in one location rather than all over organisation :)
10. Needs a network manager
11. Users can log in from any computer on the network :)
12. Each user can access data on another computer in the network
13. Easier and less expensive to set up
14. There is no need for a network operating system
15. Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up

Client-Server Network Peer-to-Peer Network

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Advantages

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Disadvantages

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