Practice Napster (Centralized Indexing, Decentralized Transfer - Hybrid Model) - 1.2.1.1 | Module 7: Peer-to-Peer Systems and Their Use in Industry Systems | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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1.2.1.1 - Napster (Centralized Indexing, Decentralized Transfer - Hybrid Model)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What was the primary function of Napster's central server?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how users found content on the platform.

Question 2

Easy

Describe one advantage of using a decentralized transfer model.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the source of the files during transfer.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What type of file-sharing model did Napster employ?

  • Fully Centralized
  • Hybrid
  • Fully Decentralized

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how it managed file searches and transfers.

Question 2

True or False: Napster allowed users to download files directly from the central server.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about where the files were stored.

Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a hybrid P2P system inspired by Napster but implement techniques to improve upon its vulnerabilities.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you can lessen the load on a central server.

Question 2

Evaluate how Napster began a shift towards decentralized sharing and what modern systems have taken from its model.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the principles of decentralization grew from the lessons learned.

Challenge and get performance evaluation