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In client-server architecture, which device initiates communication by requesting services or resources?
a. Client
b. Server
c. Switch
d. Router
Answer: a. Clientzenarmor+2
What role does the server play in a client-server model?
a. Requests data from clients
b. Provides resources or services
c. Only stores data
d. Acts as a firewall
Answer: b. Provides resources or servicesindeed+2
Which protocol is commonly used for client-server communication on the internet?
a. SMTP
b. TCP/IP
c. PPP
d. DHCP
Answer: b. TCP/IPzenarmor+1
In a client-server network, where is most of the resource management performed?
a. At the client
b. At the server
c. By the network switch
d. At all clients
Answer: b. At the serverherovired+1
What type of client-server architecture is commonly used for web applications?
a. Single-tier
b. Two-tier
c. Three-tier
d. Peer-to-peer
Answer: c. Three-tiergeeksforgeeks+1
Which of the following is a feature of a client-server network?
a. Centralized control
b. No centralized management
c. Peer-to-peer resource sharing
d. Lack of security
Answer: a. Centralized controlwayground+1
What is an example of a client in client-server architecture?
a. Web browser
b. Web server
c. Database server
d. Switch
Answer: a. Web browserakamai+1
Which is a benefit of using client-server architecture in networking?
a. Easier maintenance
b. Higher redundancy costs
c. Insecure data transmission
d. Decentralized authentication
Answer: a. Easier maintenanceunstop+1
What is a drawback of client-server networks?
a. High scalability
b. Single point of failure at the server
c. Decentralized management
d. Limited resource sharing
Answer: b. Single point of failure at the servergeeksforgeeks+1
What type of client relies almost entirely on the server for processing?
a. Fat client
b. Thin client
c. Hybrid client
d. Active client
Answer: b. Thin clientmcqquestion.blogspot+1
In a three-tier client-server architecture, what is the middle tier usually responsible for?
a. Data storage only
b. Business logic
c. User interface
d. Hardware management
Answer: b. Business logicherovired
Which device stores and manages network user accounts in a client-server model?
a. File server
b. Database server
c. Authentication server
d. Print server
Answer: c. Authentication serverindeed+1
Which layer of the OSI model is primarily responsible for conversation between client and server in a network?
a. Data Link
b. Presentation
c. Application
d. Physical
Answer: c. Applicationzenarmor+1
What is the purpose of a proxy server in client-server architecture?
a. Caching and forwarding requests
b. Storing passwords
c. Managing VLANs
d. Encrypting data only
Answer: a. Caching and forwarding requeststestbook+1
What role does HTTP play in client-server architecture?
a. Application layer protocol for web services
b. Encrypts network traffic
c. Allocates memory resources
d. Authenticates switches
Answer: a. Application layer protocol for web servicesgeeksforgeeks+1
Which configuration allows multiple clients and multiple servers in a network?
a. Mesh network
b. Multiple client-multiple server system
c. Ring topology
d. Single client-single server
Answer: b. Multiple client-multiple server systemmcqquestion.blogspot+1
Which of these is not middleware in the context of client-server systems?
a. COM
b. DCOM
c. JAVA
d. C
Answer: d. Cmcqquestion.blogspot
What is a file server’s purpose in client-server networking?
a. Manages print jobs
b. Stores and manages files for network access
c. Authenticates users
d. Analyzes network traffic
Answer: b. Stores and manages files for network accessindeed+1
What can be a major disadvantage when the central server fails in a client-server model?
a. Network segmentation
b. Loss of all central services
c. Increase in bandwidth
d. Dynamic addressing
Answer: b. Loss of all central servicesunstop+1
Which term defines the communication flow in client-server architecture?
a. Peer-to-peer
b. Request-response
c. Store and forward
d. Loopback
Answer: b. Request-responseakamai+1
Which network type is more scalable?
a. Peer-to-peer
b. Client-server
c. Bus network
d. Star network
Answer: b. Client-serverunstop+1
In the client-server model, which entity provides service?
a. Host
b. Client
c. Server
d. Router
Answer: c. Serverakamai+2
Which is NOT a typical use-case for a client-server network?
a. Distributed authentication
b. Centralized management
c. Decentralized authority
d. File sharing
Answer: c. Decentralized authoritygeeksforgeeks+1
Which transmission protocol is usually used for reliable data transfer in client-server applications?
a. UDP
b. TCP
c. ICMP
d. ARP
Answer: b. TCPzenarmor+1
What is the main difference between client-server and peer-to-peer networks?
a. Centralized vs. decentralized resource control
b. Type of cables used
c. Use of only wireless protocols
d. Absence of user authentication
Answer: a. Centralized vs. decentralized resource controlrevise.learnlearn+1
Which of the following is an example of server hardware?
a. Laptop
b. Rack-mounted system
c. Tablet
d. Mobile phone
Answer: b. Rack-mounted systemherovired+1
What method does the client use to connect to a server over the internet?
a. IP address and port number
b. Serial number
c. MAC address
d. Hardware ID
Answer: a. IP address and port numberindeed+1
Which tier in the client-server model holds end-user interfaces?
a. Data tier
b. Application tier
c. Presentation tier
d. Logic tier
Answer: c. Presentation tierherovired+1
What does the database server manage in the client-server model?
a. Application logic
b. Client interfaces
c. Data storage and access
d. Routing traffic
Answer: c. Data storage and accesssanfoundry+1
Which entity interprets user input in a web client-server application?
a. Database server
b. Application server
c. Client (browser)
d. Mail server
Answer: c. Client (browser)geeksforgeeks+1
Which is a common example of client-server service in everyday use?
a. Sending emails
b. Listening to FM radio
c. Cable television
d. Satellite navigation
Answer: a. Sending emailsindeed+1
What architecture enables devices to function both as client and as server?
a. Mesh
b. Peer-to-peer
c. Star
d. Ring
Answer: b. Peer-to-peerrevise.learnlearn+1
The main advantage of using thin clients is:
a. Lower cost and maintenance
b. Complex processing capabilities
c. Large local data storage
d. Independent operation
Answer: a. Lower cost and maintenancemcqquestion.blogspot+1
What is a session in client-server communication?
a. A persistent communication link between client and server
b. A broadcast message
c. A static file
d. A hardware connection
Answer: a. A persistent communication link between client and serverzenarmor+1
Which component may handle business rules in a three-tier client-server app?
a. Presentation layer
b. Application server
c. Client device
d. File server
Answer: b. Application serverherovired+1
How does the server authenticate clients in a client-server network?
a. Usernames and passwords
b. IP address only
c. Device serial numbers
d. Data encryption only
Answer: a. Usernames and passwordsindeed+1
What makes client-server architecture more secure than peer-to-peer in most business applications?
a. Centralized control and authentication
b. Decentralized data
c. No authentication
d. Random assignment of addresses
Answer: a. Centralized control and authenticationwayground+1
Which network architecture best supports large organizations with hundreds of devices?
a. Peer-to-peer
b. Client-server
c. Bus topology
d. Ring topology
Answer: b. Client-serverunstop+1
What is typically NOT centralized in a client-server network?
a. Data storage
b. Application updates
c. Print services
d. Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Answer: d. Internet Service Provider (ISP)herovired+1
When does a fat client process more data locally?
a. When application logic runs on client
b. When data is processed at the server only
c. When server is offline
d. When network bandwidth is high
Answer: a. When application logic runs on clientmcqquestion.blogspot+1
How is software updated in a client-server network?
a. From the central server to clients
b. Each client updates independently
c. Automatically updated by ISP
d. Peer-to-peer syncing
Answer: a. From the central server to clientsgeeksforgeeks+1
What is the fundamental design principle of client-server architecture?
a. Separation of client and server responsibilities
b. Homogeneous hardware
c. Use of only one application type
d. Manual session management
Answer: a. Separation of client and server responsibilitiesunstop+1
In which scenario would a client-server model be least appropriate?
a. Small office with 4 devices
b. Large banking network
c. Large university system
d. Distributed cloud service
Answer: a. Small office with 4 devicesgeeksforgeeks+1
What does a server do when it gets a valid request from a client?
a. Processes and sends back the result
b. Forwards it to another client
c. Always denies access
d. Shuts down
Answer: a. Processes and sends back the resultakamai+1
Which of these is a limitation of the client-server model?
a. High server dependency
b. Distributed control
c. Decentralized security
d. No remote access
Answer: a. High server dependencyscribd+1
What network management function may a client NOT perform in a client-server network?
a. Resource provisioning
b. Data backup
c. Device management
d. Central policy enforcement
Answer: d. Central policy enforcementzenarmor+1
Which of the following best describes ‘stateless’ client-server communication?
a. Each request is independent, server does not retain data from previous sessions
b. Server saves all session data
c. Client keeps local state
d. There are no requests
Answer: a. Each request is independent, server does not retain data from previous sessionsakamai+1
What term defines the application on a user’s PC that interacts directly with a remote server?
a. Client software
b. Server software
c. Switch firmware
d. Disk utility
Answer: a. Client softwarescribd+1
Which statement is true regarding client-server communication security?
a. Encryption can be used to secure data in transit
b. Servers never encrypt data
c. Clients have direct access to server’s raw data
d. Security is unmanaged in this model
Answer: a. Encryption can be used to secure data in transitakamai+1
Which network topology is most commonly used with client-server architecture?
a. Star topology
b. Ring topology
c. Bus topology
d. Mesh topology
Answer: a. Star topologyherovired+1

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