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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are characteristics of…
Which TWO of the following are characteristics of a client-server network?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that client-server networks can function without a dedicated server, confusing them with peer-to-peer networks where all devices are equal and share resources directly.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Resources are shared from servers
In a client-server network, resources such as files, printers, and applications are hosted and shared from dedicated servers, which is exactly what option B describes, so B is correct. Option C is also correct because client-server architectures centralize administration—user accounts, security policies, and data are managed on the servers rather than on each individual workstation. Options A and D describe peer-to-peer networking, where no dedicated server is required and all devices act as equals, so they do not fit the client-server model. Option E is also a peer-to-peer trait, since small offices with few computers typically avoid the cost and complexity of dedicated servers.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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No dedicated server required
Why it's wrong here
A client-server network requires a dedicated server, so claiming none is needed contradicts the defining architecture. Peer-to-peer networks, where each host shares resources directly without centralised control, are the scenario where this characteristic genuinely applies. The option is tempting because small home networks often operate this way, but that model is peer-to-peer, not client-server.
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Resources are shared from servers
Why this is correct
In a client-server network, servers host and provide shared resources such as files, printers, and applications, while clients request them. This centralised resource provisioning is a defining characteristic, distinguishing it from peer-to-peer networks where each node shares its own resources directly.
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Centralized management
Why this is correct
Centralised management satisfies the client-server model's requirement for a single authority controlling resources. Servers hold the directory and policy, so administrators manage accounts, permissions and updates from one point rather than per machine. This contrasts with peer-to-peer, where each workstation manages its own shares independently.
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All devices are equal
Why it's wrong here
Equality between devices describes peer-to-peer networking, where each node shares resources directly. Client-server requires a hierarchy: dedicated servers supply services and clients request them. It is tempting because both topologies connect computers, but the absence of a central authority contradicts the client-server model.
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Typically used in small offices with few computers
Why it's wrong here
Client-server networks are defined by dedicated servers providing centralised resources, not by office size; small peer-to-peer workgroups suit few computers. It is tempting because small offices often do run a single server, but scale is not the defining characteristic the question asks for.
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