Which of the following responses is most accurate in describing "thin client" or "fat client"?
A)The "thin client" is primarily a display, keyboard, and mouse or other pointing device.
B)"Fat" client technology is also known as server-based computing.
C)"Fat" client technology represents networking model that relies on highly efficient servers.
D)"Thin" client technology used in traditional client/server networks has local drives or storage devices.

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"Thin client" technology refers to a computing model in which the majority of application processing is performed on a central server, with the client device (typically a display, keyboard, and mouse) serving primarily to display the graphical user interface and receive inputs.

Option B is not accurate as "fat client" technology typically refers to a client device that has significant processing capabilities, and may rely on local resources rather than a central server.

Option C is not accurate as "fat client" technology tends to rely on local resources rather than centralized servers.

Option D is not accurate as "thin client" technology typically does not have local storage or drives, and instead relies on network storage.

Which of the Following Responses Is Most Accurate in Describing