COMPUTER NETWORKING

APPLICATION LAYER

CLIENT SERVER PARADIGM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is a disadvantage of a peer to peer network?
A
Central management is more difficult
B
Peer to peer networks are expensive
C
No central management, can be slow
D
Peer to peer networks are difficult to maintain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some disadvantages of P2P networks are the following: Users can’t centrally back up files and folders. Each computer can access other computers, which slows performance. Files aren’t centrally organized into a specific shared area, but rather stored on individual computers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Disadvantages of a peer-to-peer network: Decentralized-No central repository for files and applications. Security-Does not provide the security available on a client/server network.

Detailed explanation-3: -The files or resources are not centrally organized with a P2P network. Virus introduction risks rise with a peer to peer network. P2P networks often have very little security. There is no way to back up files or folders centrally. More items •01-Mar-2020

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