FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

NETWORK ARCHITECTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A peer to peer network always has a central server
A
False
B
True
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a peer-to-peer network, there is no central server controlling the network. Instead, all the computers in the network are connected to one another and share resources such as files, applications, and programs.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a peer-to-peer network, each client is also the server. If the central machine is not available the service can be provided by any available client or a group of clients each operating as nodes on the network.

Detailed explanation-3: -In a peer-to-peer network, computers on the network are equal, with each workstation providing access to resources and data. This is a simple type of network where computers are able to communicate with one another and share what is on or attached to their computer with other users.

Detailed explanation-4: -A peer-to-peer network has one central controlling computer. Peer-to-peer networks are easier to set up than client-server networks. Peer-to-peer networks allow individual devices to share files between each other. Peer-to-peer networks are commonly used in large organisations.

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