COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
TYPES OF NETWORKS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -p2p is cheaper to make than a client-server network as no central server is required. The client-server network model provides better security because the file access is controlled by the server, not the nodes. A p2p network is more vulnerable.
Detailed explanation-2: -Key advantages of using a P2P network Reduced costs: There is no need to invest in a separate computer for a server when setting up a P2P network. It doesn’t require a network operating system or a full-time system administrator. Adaptability: P2P network extends to include new clients easily.
Detailed explanation-3: -Each computer in the peer to peer network manages itself. So, the network is quite easy to set up and maintain. In the client server network, the server handles all the requests of the clients. This provision is not required in peer to peer computing and the cost of the server is saved.
Detailed explanation-4: -Peer-to-peer network: There is no central server instead each computer can act as a server as well as a client.