COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
LAN WAN AND THE INTERNET
Question
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Controls the level of user access to files and software
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Controls installation of software on the client computers
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Controls access to network printers and managing print queues
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Controls client computer access to the Internet
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A server stores, sends, and receives data. In essence, it “serves” something else and exists to provide services. A computer, software program, or even a storage device may act as a server, and it may provide one service or several.
Detailed explanation-2: -The role of a server is to share data as well as to share resources and distribute work. A server computer can serve its own computer programs as well; depending on the scenario, this could be part of a quid pro quo transaction, or simply a technical possibility.
Detailed explanation-3: -file servers-hold and maintain user files. applications servers-allow programs to be run over a network. web servers-hold and share web pages. print servers-manage printing across a network. mail servers-handle emails between users.