N10-005 · Question #516
Which of the following is true of a client/server topology?
The correct answer is C. Remote clients connect to a centralized server. In a client/server topology, remote clients initiate connections to a centralized server that provides resources or services. This is the defining characteristic that separates it from peer-to-peer models.
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Which of the following is true of a client/server topology?
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- AVirtual servers are used to stream data to other remote servers
- BServers are used to connect to centralized clients
- CRemote clients connect to a centralized server
- DRemote clients connect to each other via a virtual server
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(32 responses)- B3% (1)
- C91% (29)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
In a client/server topology, remote clients initiate connections to a centralized server that provides resources or services. This is the defining characteristic that separates it from peer-to-peer models.
Virtual servers streaming data to other remote servers describes a server-to-server or cloud streaming model, not a client/server topology.
In client/server, servers respond to client requests - servers do not initiate connections to clients.
In a client/server architecture, one or more dedicated servers host resources and services, and remote clients connect to that centralized server to access them. The server waits for incoming requests, while clients initiate the communication. This centralized model allows for easier management of resources and security policies.
Clients connecting to each other via a virtual server describes a peer-to-peer or relay-based model, not a traditional client/server topology.
Concept tested: Client/server network topology fundamentals
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/windows-server-supported-networking-scenarios
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