COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
COMPUTER NETWORKING
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Question
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Standalone computer
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Workstation
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Each computer connected to a server is called a client . A computer that is not connected to a network is called a standalone computer.
Detailed explanation-2: -A desktop or laptop computer that is used on its own without requiring a connection to a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN). Although it may be connected to a network, it is still a stand-alone PC as long as the network connection is not mandatory for its general use.
Detailed explanation-3: -A computer that is not connected to any sort of network is called a standalone computer.
Detailed explanation-4: -Standalone network or Intranet, a computer network that uses Internet protocol technology within an organization. Stand-alone shell, a Unix shell designed for recovering from system failures. Stand-alone power system, an off-the-grid electricity system.