Take our quiz to find out how a server with the right software can help increase productivity and security for your business.
1. What is a server?a) A single, specialised computer that centralises your business information and resourcesb) A computer designed to perform tasks such as file sharing, print processing and internet connectivity for each of the "clients" (individual computers, mobile devices, printers) on its "network"c) A computer loaded with software that enables you to share equipment and resources and to enhance your network securityd) All of the above2. In a client/server network, which of the following can you do?a) Share equipment and resources (printers, fax machines, internet access) to reduce costsb) Store and manage information to save time and prevent data lossc) Provide a single access point for information and resources to enhance security and increase efficiencyd) All of the above3. What is a peer-to-peer network?a) A connection between multiple computersb) A basic computing networkc) A limited network solutiond) All of the above4. What are the limitations of a peer-to-peer network?a) There are no centralised security safeguardsb) If one of your computers shuts down, no one can access the information on that computerc) Network performance is slower when more than five computers are connectedd) All of the above5. True or false: On a peer-to-peer network, you can automatically back up and easily restore your data.a) Trueb) False6. True or false: You must have an in-house IT professional in order to run a server.a) Trueb) False7. A server with the right software can increase productivity by what percentage?a) 1-5%b) 5-10%c) 10-15%d) 15-20%8. A server with the right software can pay for itself in how much time?a) 60 monthsb) 30 monthsc) 18 monthsd) 2.5 months9. While you're on the road, access to which of the following resources helps increase productivity?a) Company files, information and applicationsb) Local files on your desktop computerc) E-mail, contacts and calendard) All of the above10. True or false: It costs more to run separate internet accounts, phone lines, printers and fax machines for each employee in a business than to share these services through a server.a) Trueb) False