QUESTION 4

(a) Evaluate the following statement: BitTorrent uses a completely decentralised architecture. Include in your discussion whether you agree or disagree and why, as well as a description of each of the aspects of BitTorrents architecture.

(b) The advantages of BitTorrent outweigh its disadvantages. Discuss, highlighting the more salient benefits and costs and detailing at least two relevant examples.

(c) Define the following terms, emphasising their role in the torrent:

(i) Tracker

(ii) Peer

(iii) Swarm

(iv) Seed