COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
LAN WAN AND THE INTERNET
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True because they are faster.
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True because SERVERS are more expensive
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Untrue-they have equal value but provide different functions
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Untrue since P2P is more cost effective
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Untrue since workstations can be more versatile than servers
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Detailed explanation-1: -A workstation is more capable than a personal computer (PC) but is less advanced than a server (which can manage a large network of peripheral PCs or workstations and handle immense data-processing and reporting tasks).
Detailed explanation-2: -Ultimately, the biggest benefits of a server are convenience and reliability. Having one central repository to manage the identity of all users and to store all company files, application data, and other resources ensures that every team member will have access to what they need when they need it.
Detailed explanation-3: -Function: Servers are software and hardware that store data, manage network resources, and fulfill client requests. Workstations are laptops and PCs that quickly perform complex, technical tasks such as digital content creation and detailed analysis.
Detailed explanation-4: -A network server might not differ from a workstation in hardware, but the functionality it performs clearly differentiates it from other workstations. Network servers helps in simplifying the different tasks for system administrators including those centering around management.