When visiting the library, you notice the computer terminals used for catalogue access are very small, and run a bare-bones version of the operating system that allows users to access the library catalogue on another server within the library. What type of system is this?
Explanation
Answer: A - A Thin Client is a system which meets basic requirements for running an operating system and has basic applications capable of accessing resources on another server within the network.
Key Takeaway: Much like the terminal and mainframe setups of twenty years ago, thin clients provide resources on a remote computer to a local user. This off-loads processing power and centralizes data one a remote system, or even on the Internet. These Thin Clients meet basic operating system requirements and have fast enough Internet connections. When the system is rebooted, the RAM is cleared of data-which makes it difficult for viruses to stick to the system, and better for system security. A virtualization workstation may be somewhat involved in this process, since a virtualized workstation is a workstation that does not actually exist, but has been virtually created on a server that hosts the image. A thin client could be used to remotely access a Virtualized Workstation.
