COMPUTER NETWORKING

APPLICATION LAYER

CLIENT SERVER PARADIGM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
a p2p network needs a server
A
false
B
true
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A peer-to-peer network is one in which two or more PCs share files and access to devices such as printers without requiring a separate server computer or server software.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, all computers have equal status-no computer has control over the network. There are no servers or clients. Instead, each computer is known as a peer . Peers store their own files, which can be accessed by other peers 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: -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.

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