Practice Advantages of P2P Systems - 2.3.2 | Module 2: The Application Layer | Computer Network
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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does scalability mean in the context of P2P systems?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how adding more users can impact network performance.

Question 2

Easy

Why is robustness important in P2P systems?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens if one server goes down in centralized architectures.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is one of the main advantages of P2P systems over client-server architectures?

  • Centralized control
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Higher infrastructure costs

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how resources are managed in P2P networks.

Question 2

True or False: P2P networks are less resilient to peer failures than client-server architectures.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how a failure in a single server affects centralized vs. decentralized systems.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a P2P network for a video sharing service. Discuss how you'll handle scalability and robustness.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how resources are shared and what happens if participants drop out.

Question 2

Evaluate a scenario where a central server loses connectivity while thousands of users are accessing the service. What are the potential shortcomings of this model compared to a P2P design?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the impact on users and service continuity.

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