Computer Science Ques 474

Question: Smaller and less expensive PC- based servers are replacing _____ in many businesses.

Options:

A) Supercomputers

B) Clients

C) Laptops

D) Mainframes

E) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Mainframes have become less common as servers have been cheaper (and more powerful) and as personal computers- desktops. Laptops, the cloud and even tab-lets - have become more self-sufficient in terms of processing power & data storage. PC-Based servers or PC-Based mainframes do not require as much electricity or floor space when compared to traditional in mainframes.