BitTorrent Key Vocabulary Quiz

What is a torrent?

• A small text file that contains metadata about the file to be shared.

• A peer that is downloading much more data than it is uploading.

• A central server that stores details about other computers.

What is a peer in the context of BitTorrent?

• A client connected to the network.

• A group of peers connected together.

• A peer that has downloaded a file.

What does a seed do?

• Downloads file pieces.

• Uploads to share the piece with others.

• Creates a small .torrent file.

What is a tracker?

• A peer that has downloaded a file.

• A central server that helps peers find each other.

• A group of peers connected together.

What is one advantage of using BitTorrent?

• It is efficient for sharing large files.

• It uses less internet bandwidth compared to traditional downloads.

• It guarantees a high level of file security.

• It ensures files are downloaded directly from a single server.

What is a challenge associated with BitTorrent?

• It is often associated with piracy.

• High costs associated with server maintenance.

• Limited ability to handle large files.

• Inability to track file downloads.