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CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 2(c)(ii)

Sharing files over the Internet using different network models.

Explain how the Peer-to-peer approach can be used to share files over the Internet.

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  1. 2(a)Discuss what happens at the sending computer when the OSI model for networking is involved in the transmission of a text file to another computer. Use a…[12 marks]
  2. 2(b)Differentiate between 'HTTP' and 'FTP'.[6 marks]
  3. 2(c)(i)Explain how the Client/server approach can be used to share files over the Internet.[3 marks]
  4. 2(d)Explain THREE reasons why a distributed network configuration may be preferred rather than a centralised configuration.[6 marks]

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