The key difference between a client-server network and a peer-to-peer network lies in their architecture and how resources are managed:
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Client-Server Model: In this model, there is a central server that manages resources and provides services to multiple clients. Clients request services or resources from the server, which may be a dedicated machine handling storage, applications, or databases.
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Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network: In this setup, each device (or peer) can act as both a client and a server. Peers can directly share resources with one another without needing a central server. This model is typically decentralized, allowing for easier file sharing or communication among the peers.
Regarding your options:
- The client-server model has a central server, which is correct.
- The peer-to-peer model does not have a central server, which is also correct.
The other options specifying that client-server is either wireless or wired and peer-to-peer being the reverse are not inherently accurate, as both models can operate over wired or wireless networks.
So, the best characterization of the difference based on your options is: "The client-server model has a center server; the peer-to-peer does not."