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Which network type manages resources centrally using servers?: Client-server network with central server
What is a key advantage of centralised file storage on client-server networks?: Centralised backups and shared access
Why are client-server networks considered more reliable?: Servers being powered on continuously
Which factor often makes client-server networks more expensive?: Specialist staff and dedicated servers
How do peer-to-peer networks handle resource sharing?: Direct resource sharing between computers
Why do peer-to-peer networks become slower as more computers are added?: Workload and resource sharing by machines
Which scenario best describes most home networks?: Peer-to-peer networks
What happens if a computer providing resources in a peer-to-peer network is turned off?: Unavailable resources due to offline computer
When is a client-server network the better choice?: Need for high reliability and central management
Which network type manages resources centrally using servers?: Client-server network with central server
What is a key advantage of centralised file storage on client-server networks?: Centralised backups and shared access
Why are client-server networks considered more reliable?: Servers being powered on continuously
Which factor often makes client-server networks more expensive?: Specialist staff and dedicated servers
How do peer-to-peer networks handle resource sharing?: Direct resource sharing between computers
Why do peer-to-peer networks become slower as more computers are added?: Workload and resource sharing by machines
Which scenario best describes most home networks?: Peer-to-peer networks
What happens if a computer providing resources in a peer-to-peer network is turned off?: Unavailable resources due to offline computer
When is a client-server network the better choice?: Need for high reliability and central management
A family of four wants to share photos and a printer at home. Which network type is best?: A simple peer-to-peer network
A medium-sized office with 50 employees needs central file storage, daily backups and user logins. Which network type is appropriate?: A managed client-server network
A school needs students to log in on any lab computer and store work centrally. Which network suits this need?: A centralized client-server network
A small group of friends are sharing game files and playing together in one house for an evening. Which network is most suitable?: A quick peer-to-peer network

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