MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Detailed explanation-1: -A workstation is the central computer to which a network’s computers are connected. An Internet network’s host computer or server is a workstation. It connects all computers on the local network. A server is a computer that is connected to a network of ‘clients, ’ or other workstations.

Detailed explanation-2: -If your personal computer is connected to a network, it is called a network workstation (note that this is different form the usage of the term workstation as a high-end microcomputer). If your PC is not connected to a network, it is referred to as a standalone computer.

Detailed explanation-3: -A workstation in networking is a computer that people use connected to other computers. Such workstations often depend on other computers for some or all of their functionality.

Detailed explanation-4: -To connect to the Internet and other computers on a network, a computer must have a NIC (network interface card) installed. A network cable plugged into the NIC on one end and plugged into a cable modem, DSL modem, router, or switch can allow a computer to access the Internet and connect to other computers.

Detailed explanation-5: -A typical workstation is a computer that is configured with a network interface card, networking software, and the appropriate cables. Workstations do not necessarily need large storage hard drives, because files can be saved on the file server. Almost any computer can serve as a network workstation.