APPLICATION LAYER
CLIENT SERVER PARADIGM
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Question
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Which one of these items is true of a peer-to-peer network?
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No network wide security in place
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Central control of security
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Has a central point of failure
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Easier to perform network wide backups
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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: -Some examples of P2P architectures include BitTorrent (file sharing), Tor (anonymous internet browsing), and Bitcoin (a decentralized transaction ledger). Peers only have access to the data that they share with each other.
Detailed explanation-3: -Key advantages of using a P2P network Easy file sharing: An advanced P2P network can share files quickly over large distances. Files can be accessed anytime. Reduced costs: There is no need to invest in a separate computer for a server when setting up a P2P network.
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