220-801 Question #477: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: Thin Client. A thin client is specifically designed to minimize local hardware resources. It typically has a low-power CPU, minimal RAM, little or no local storage, and a stripped-down OS - all processing and data storage happen on the remote server. The thin client only handles input/output

Question

A technician is asked to install a PC for Anne, a new user. Anne will be performing all of her work on a remote server. Which of the following will MINIMIZE local resource utilization?

Options

AThick Client
BCAD Workstation
CVirtualization Workstation
DThin Client

Explanation

A thin client is specifically designed to minimize local hardware resources. It typically has a low-power CPU, minimal RAM, little or no local storage, and a stripped-down OS - all processing and data storage happen on the remote server. The thin client only handles input/output and rendering the remote session. A thick client is a full-featured PC, a CAD workstation and virtualization workstation are high-spec machines - all of these have substantial local resources. For a user doing all work remotely, a thin client is the ideal and cost-effective solution.

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