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3.5 Fundamentals of Computer NetworksIntroduction

The Two Ways to Organize Networks

Part of Client-Server & Peer-to-Peer · GCSE GCSE Computer Science revision

This introduction covers The Two Ways to Organize Networks within Client-Server & Peer-to-Peer for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Client-Server & Peer-to-Peer in 3.5 Fundamentals of Computer Networks for GCSE Computer Science with 16 exam-style questions and 18 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 1 of 10 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 1 of 10

Practice

16 questions

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18 flashcards

The Two Ways to Organize Networks

Networks can be organized in two fundamentally different ways. Client-Server: one powerful central server provides services (files, applications, authentication) to many client computers - like a restaurant where waiters (clients) take orders from customers and fetch food from the kitchen (server). Peer-to-Peer (P2P): all computers are equal - they can BOTH request AND provide resources - like a potluck dinner where everyone brings food and everyone takes food. Schools and businesses use client-server. File sharing (BitTorrent) uses P2P!

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Client-Server vs Peer-to-PeerClient-Server ArchitecturePeer-to-Peer (P2P) Architecture

Practice Questions for Client-Server & Peer-to-Peer

In a client-server network, what is the role of the server?

  • A. To store and provide resources and services to client computers
  • B. To request files and services from other computers on the network
  • C. To connect all devices together using Wi-Fi signals
  • D. To act as an equal peer alongside all other network devices
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State three advantages of using a client-server network over a peer-to-peer network. [3 marks]

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