12 Ampere & Fahrenheit Assessment

What best describes a server in a client-server network?

• A portable device used by users

• A powerful computer that provides services

• A mobile device for browsing the internet

• A device for connecting to wireless networks

In a small office, Maya is setting up the network for her team. She needs to identify which device will be used by her colleagues to access the internet and work on their tasks. Which of the following is considered a client?

• Server rack

• Database server

• Desktop computer

• Network switch

What is a major advantage of a client-server network?

• Independent data backups on every client

• Centralized management of applications and data

• Reduced security due to multiple access points

• Decreased network performance

Which device is not typically a client?

• Smartphone

• Tablet

• High-end database server

• Laptop

In a busy office, Maya is using her computer to access files stored on a central server. What describes Maya's role in this client-server model?

• Provides services

• Performs simultaneous logins

• Requests services from the server

• Hosts shared files

A unique server that waits for client requests is called a:

• Gateway

• Router

• Daemon

• Firewall

What type of network traffic refers to client-to-server communication?

• East-west traffic

• Upward traffic

• North-south traffic

• Peer-to-peer traffic

In a company, Mia is responsible for ensuring the security of the client-server network. She is evaluating different security features to implement. What is one security feature commonly used in client-server networks that Mia should consider?

• Firewall exceptions

• Open access control

• Encryption

• DHCP leasing

Which of the following is an example of a client-server pair on the internet?

• Tablet and keyboard

• Browser and web server

• PC and monitor

• Switch and router

Why is it easier for a company to back up data in a client-server model?

• Data is stored on individual clients

• Network traffic is lower

• All data is centralized on the server

• Clients don't generate any data