COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
TYPES OF NETWORKS
Question
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Client-server
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Peer-to-peer
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In a P2P network architecture, each computer has the same responsibilities and capabilities. Since there is no server, the computers connect with each other in a workgroup to share files, printers and internet access.
Detailed explanation-2: -In peer-to-peer (P2P) networking, a group of computers are linked together with equal permissions and responsibilities for processing data. Unlike traditional client-server networking, no devices in a P2P network are designated solely to serve or to receive data.
Detailed explanation-3: -The development of peer-to-peer (P2P) networks allowed all computers to be connected to each other and share resources, such as printer access. Each computer on a P2P network is called a ‘peer’ or ‘node’.