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.