A Level Computer Science - Thick & Thin Client Computing

What does client thickness refer to?

• The amount of processing and storage done by the client compared to the server

• The size of the client computer

• The speed of the client's internet connection

• The number of users connected to the client

In a thick client system, where is the majority of the processing and storage done?

• On the client

• Equally on the server and client

• On the server

• On the cloud

What is a characteristic of thin client computing?

• High processing and storage done on the client

• Low processing and storage done on the client

• No need for a server

• No need for an operating system

What are dumb terminals in thin client computing?

• Computers with no monitor

• Computers with no internet connection

• Computers with no processing power

• Highly advanced computers

What is an advantage of thick client computing?

• Less demand on the server

• Higher reliability

• Lower cost

• Easier software updates

What is a disadvantage of thick client computing?

• Lower cost

• Higher reliability

• Less demand on the server

• Easier software updates

What is an advantage of thin client computing?

• Higher reliability

• Lower cost

• Less demand on the server

• Easier software updates

What is a disadvantage of thin client computing?

• Easier software updates

• Less demand on the server

• Higher reliability

• Lower cost

What is the preferred solution for running heavy-duty resource-hungry programs?

• Cloud computing

• Thin client computing

• Mobile computing

• Thick client computing

What is a major disadvantage of thin client computing?

• Easier software updates

• Less demand on the server

• Higher reliability

• Lower cost