Hussain is a technician for a new company that has been asked to prepare a presentation on networks. State one difference between peer-to-peer and client/server networks that he could include in his presentation. (2)

Client/Server

• Data can be stored/accessed centrally
• Only accessible by registered users
• Different access rights for users
• Shared peripherals
• Expensive with explanation

Peer-to-Peer

• Resources stored on device available to other peers
• No centralised storage
• Not as secure as client/server
• Risk from viruses

(one answer from each bullet point list)

If candidate simply describes the topology of both types of network, with no mention of advantages, disadvantages, features e.t.c. then award only 1 mark for the two answers