ITPEC IP April 2018 Question 16
Topic: System Component
Which of the following is the term for the form of using a PC by itself without connecting it to any network?
Explanation
Standalone — a PC used by itself, not connected to any network.
A standalone PC does all its processing and keeps all its data locally. It cannot share files or printers with other computers, but it is not exposed to attacks over a network.
Answer (c)
Why not others:
- •(a) Thin client — a terminal with minimal functions that depends on a server over the network for processing and data
- •(b) Single processor — a computer with one CPU; it describes the processor count, not whether the PC is networked
- •(d) Peer to peer — computers on a network communicating as equals, without a dedicated server
Key rule: Standalone means no network connection; thin client, client/server and peer to peer are all forms of networked use.
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