In the past,the data processing function was organized around a single computer.Today,it is much more common to find many computers linked by networks.This approach to data processing is called
A)Decentralized computing.
B)Disconnected computing.
C)Distributed computing.
D)Client computing.
E)Connected computing.

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The approach to data processing where many computers are linked by networks is called distributed computing. Decentralized computing refers to the dispersion of computing resources to multiple locations, disconnected computing refers to a situation where computers are not connected through a network, client computing refers to a model where powerful client computers are used to access resources on a server, and connected computing is not a commonly used term in the context of data processing.

In the Past,the Data Processing Function Was Organized Around a Single