Types of network computers

Questions:
1. List the 2 different types of network computers.

 LANs
 WANs

2. Describe what a server computer is.

A server is a computer that provides services to other computers on a network. A

client is a computer that request services from a server. Server provides services such
as file storage, web hosting and email.

3. Find an image that shows a picture example of a server computer and paste it into the space
below:

4. Describe what server computers do.

Server computers stores, sends, and receives data.

5. There are different types of server computers. In the table below, list 4 examples of server
computers and describe their function:

Server computers Their function

Database servers store and manage databases that are stored on the server and to
provide data access for authorized users.
Print servers connect printers to computers over a network
Mail servers collects and distributes emails to their intended destination
File servers a computer responsible for the storage and management of data files so
that other computers on the same network can access the files.

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 6. Server computers provide ‘services’ to the client computers on the network. In the table below,
name and describe 4 of these services:

Service Description
File storage Providing a central, common file storage area
Web hosting Controlling who can or can’t have access the network
Email exchanging messages
Internet Sharing Internet connections

7. Describe what a client computer is.

Used in home and corporate networks, a client is any computer hardware or

software device that requests access to a service provided by a server. Clients
are typically seen as the requesting program or user in a client-server

8. Find an image that shows a picture examples of client computers and paste it into the space
below:

9. List 4 functions that client computers are used to carry out.

 Get files from the server.

 Send files to the server.
 Send files to the server for printing or mailing.
 Change the server's file and protocol settings.


10. Find an image that depicts how a server computer communicates with client computers and
paste it onto the next page (as large as you can).

IGCSE ICT: Unit 4 - Networks and the effects of using them Issabel Prinsloo Grey Year 8
Week 7 Term 3
IGCSE ICT: Unit 4 - Networks and the effects of using them Issabel Prinsloo Grey Year 8
Week 7 Term 3