COMPUTER NETWORKING

APPLICATION LAYER

PEER TO PEER PARADIGM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If a single workstation goes down on a peer-to-peer network, the others are unaffected.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If one computer fails it will not disrupt the network. There is little or no security which can leave them vulnerable. Users can access shared data which is centrally controlled. If any part of the network fails, a lot of disruption can occur.

Detailed explanation-2: -Disadvantages of Peer to Peer Computing It is difficult to backup the data as it is stored in different computer systems and there is no central server. It is difficult to provide overall security in the peer to peer network as each system is independent and contains its own data.

Detailed explanation-3: -In a peer-to-peer network, all computer has the same access. All computers have the same responsibilities and abilities. All computers connect with each other because there is no server computer. All computers are connecting in a group to share files and other resources as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -In a peer-to-peer network, all computers are considered equal; they all have the same abilities to use the resources available on the network. Peer-to-peer networks are designed primarily for small to medium local area networks.

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