COMPUTER NETWORKING

APPLICATION LAYER

CLIENT SERVER PARADIGM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a peer to peer network?
A
Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up.
B
Does not need an expensive server as individual workstations are used to access files.
C
The server is expensive to purchase
D
Files are stored in a centralised location, meaning it is easier to backup.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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. Each user must ensure viruses aren’t introduced into the network.

Detailed explanation-2: -Peer to Peer networking lacks the feature of centralization. There is no central server, thus files are stored on individual machines. The entire network accessibility is not in the hands of a single person. This makes it more challenging for the users to locate and find files.

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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