COMPUTER NETWORKING

APPLICATION LAYER

CLIENT SERVER PARADIGM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A client-server network does not store files locally on a computer on a network. Instead they are stored on a ‘server’
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In client/server networks, users store their files on a central computer from which files are accessed directly. In the client/server network, the server is the central computer that stores the information, and the client is the computer (and user) that accesses the information from that central computer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Drawbacks of a client-server network 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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Expert-Verified Answer. Server computer is the correct answer.

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