Test your knowledge of clients and servers by answering these networking questions. Correct answers are highlighted in green and explained below.
Question 1 – Identifying a Server
A computer that has software installed to provide information such as email or web pages to other devices is known as a:
- smart phone
- server ✅
- smart host
- client
Explanation:
A server is a computer designed to provide services or resources, such as websites, emails, or files, to other devices in the network. Servers run software that allows multiple clients to access data simultaneously.
Question 2 – Understanding the Client Role
A smart phone uses web browser software to request and display a web page. The smart phone is considered what type of computer?
- client ✅
- requester
- smart host
- server
Explanation:
A client is a device that requests information or services from a server. Here, the smartphone acts as a client because it sends a request via a web browser and displays the response from the server.
Question 3 – Peer-to-Peer Networks
A network where two computers are communicating with each other as both a client and as a server is known as a:
