Most Companies Resolved the Problems of Stand-Alone Computing by Joining

question 6

Multiple Choice

Most companies resolved the problems of stand-alone computing by joining clients into a _____ that allows sharing of data and hardware resources.

• A) storage area network (SAN)
• B) wide area network (WAN)
• C) desk area network (DAN)
• D) local area network (LAN)

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Definitions:

Cis-1,4-Polybutadiene

A type of synthetic rubber made from the polymerization of 1,3-butadiene monomers, where the polymer chains have a cis configuration leading to higher elasticity.

Synthetic Rubber

Man-made elastomers produced from petroleum byproducts through polymerization, designed to mimic the properties of natural rubber.

Dacron

A synthetic polyester fiber made from polyethylene terephthalate, known for its durability, resistance to stretching and shrinking, and chemical inertness.

Polyester

A category of polymers made through a condensation reaction between a dicarboxylic acid and a diol, often used in fabrics and plastics.