MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

COMPUTER NETWORKING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In this network type, each computer can be both a server and a client. What type of network am I?
A
WAN
B
LAN
C
Peer to Peer
D
Wireless Network
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, we can say that in a peer-to-peer network, each computer system can act as both a server and a client. Hence, each computer network can request service(s) and can also provide the services. The main focus of the peer-to-peer network model is on the connectivity among the computer systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a peer-to-peer network, each node can work as either a server as well as a client. This network does not distinguish between the client or server.

Detailed explanation-3: -The primary difference between these two terms is that, in a peer-to-peer network, every node can ask for assistance and deliver services. While in a client-server network, the client nodes demand services and the server node answers with assistance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Peer-to-Peer networks have been in existence since before the turn of the millennium. These networks exist in several types: file sharing, telephony, or VoIP, media streaming, and discussion forums. Each type serves a distinct role and can be utilized in both positive and negative fashions.

Detailed explanation-5: -The main difference between peer to peer and client server network is that in peer to peer network, each node can request for services and provide services while in client server network, the client nodes requests for services and server node responds with services. The devices in a network communicate with each other.

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