Which of the following is a benefit, as well as a risk, associated with peer-to-peer networks?

Clients depend on a working main server to perform their jobs.

Individuals can easily add or remove devices from their network.

Requires an IT professional, but easy to add clients to server and give privileges.

Software is maintained on the server, allowing for easy access to upgrade programs for all users.

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Johnathon Werner

Computers & Technology

13 March, 21:51

Which of the following is a benefit, as well as a risk, associated with peer-to-peer networks?

Clients depend on a working main server to perform their jobs.

Individuals can easily add or remove devices from their network.

Requires an IT professional, but easy to add clients to server and give privileges.

Software is maintained on the server, allowing for easy access to upgrade programs for all users.

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Janelle · Answer 1

Clients depend on a working main server to perform their jobs: no, p2p relies on a structure without a central server.

Individuals can easily add or remove devices from their network: yes, this is true.

Requires an IT professional, but easy to add clients to server and give privileges: no, in p2p, the server doesn't play a role.

Software is maintained on the server, allowing for easy access to upgrade programs for all users: this is not an aspect of p2p

Jude Munoz · Answer 2

The answer is individuals can easily add or remove devices from their network