A LAN-Based Computing Environment in Which a Central Database Server

question 16

Multiple Choice

A LAN-based computing environment in which a central database server or engine performs all database commands sent to it from client workstations,and in which application programs on each client concentrate on user interface functions,describes a:

• A)file server environment
• B)client/server architecture
• C)bus architecture
• D)metropolitan area network

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