System Architecture and Reliability
Which describes a thin client?
- AAn approach in which users' terminals have a high-performance CPU and large storage so that they can process on their own even without a network connection
- BAn approach that minimizes the terminal's functions while letting the terminal alone continue the work even if the network is cut off
- CAn approach in which users' terminals have only minimal functions such as input and output, and applications are run and data is stored on the server side
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Answer: C. An approach in which users' terminals have only minimal functions such as input and output, and applications are run and data is stored on the server side
A thin client gives the terminal only minimal functions such as input and screen display, and runs applications and stores data on the server side. Because no data remains on the terminal, information leaks from lost or stolen terminals are easier to prevent, and software can be updated centrally on the server side. In exchange, work cannot continue on the terminal if the network or server stops. An approach in which the terminal itself does much of the processing is called a fat client (rich client).
- A. This describes a fat client (rich client).
- B. A thin client processes on the server, so work cannot continue if the network is cut off.
- C. Correct. Processing and data are gathered on the server, and the terminal only handles input and output.
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