COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
LAN WAN AND THE INTERNET
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Question
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Which one of these items is not an advantage of a client-server network?
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No central point of failure
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Central control of security
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Easier to supervise network performance
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Easier to perform software upgrades
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Advantages of the Client-Server Network Easy recovery of files is possible since backups are centrally controlled by network administrators. More secure since files and everything else is centralized on such networks. Larger networks can be created as new clients and servers can be added to the network.
Detailed explanation-2: -Servers can be expensive to buy and maintain. A network technician will often be required. Trickier to set up with specialist knowledge needed. Over-all set up cost is more expensive than a peer-to-peer network. Server failure will probably disrupt all computers on the network.
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