Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will compare peer-to-peer networks with client-server networks. We will also build and configure three networks using Packet Tracer.

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6 Questions

Q1.
What does LAN stand for?
Large area network
Correct answer: Local area network
Local area node
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT part of a PAN?
Bluetooth headset
Correct answer: File server
Smartwatch
Q3.
What type of network is a mobile phone network?
LAN
PAN
Correct answer: WAN
Q4.
Are switches and firewalls more likely to be found in home or business networks?
Correct answer: Business
Home
Q5.
What is the most commonly used network topology in modern networks?
Bus
Ring
Correct answer: Star
Q6.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the bus network?
Correct answer: Backbone is single point of failure
Central node is a single point of failure
The whole network is as slow as the slowest link between any two nodes

5 Questions

Q1.
In what type of network do all computers have equal status?
Client-server
Correct answer: Peer-to-peer
Q2.
In what type of network is there a heavy reliance on a central computer?
Client-server
Correct answer: Peer-to-peer
Q3.
Select the advantages of a peer-to-peer network.
Correct answer: Data can be shared across devices
Efficient and flexible for large networks
Maintaining such a network can be challenging
Correct answer: No central data store / computer needed
Q4.
Select the advantages of a client-server network.
Correct answer: All client computers can be managed from the server.
Correct answer: Efficient and flexible for large networks
Maintaining such a network can be challenging
No central data store/computer needed
Q5.
What does the acronym DHCP stand for?
Duplicate Host Computer Protocol
Duplicate Host Configuration Protocol
Dynamic Host Computer Protocol
Correct answer: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol