Network 4

What is an example of network communication that uses the client-server model?

A workstation initiates a DNS request when the user types www.cisco.com in the address bar of a web browser.

What do the client/server and peer-to-peer network models have in common?

Both models support devices in server and client roles

What is a common protocol that is used with peer-to-peer applications such as WireShare, Bearshare, and Shareaza?

Gnutella

What is an advantage of SMB over FTP?​

SMB clients can establish a long-term connection to the server.​

Which networking model is being used when an author uploads one chapter document to a file server of a book publisher?

client/server

In what networking model would eDonkey, eMule, BitTorrent, Bitcoin, and LionShare be used?

peer-to-peer

What is a key characteristic of the peer-to-peer networking model?

resource sharing without a dedicated server

The application layer of the TCP/IP model performs the functions of what three layers of the OSI model?

session presentation application

Which OSI layer provides the interface between the applications used to communicate and the underlying network over which messages are transmitted?

application

Which layer in the TCP/IP model is used for formatting, compressing, and encrypting data?

application