Which thin client advantage offsets the thin client purchase cost for many customers?

Question

Options

• AReduction of network bandwidth usage
• BReduced use of desk space
• CMobility
• DConserving IT resources

• A
  94% (32)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  3% (1)

Explanation

Thin clients require significantly less network bandwidth than traditional PCs because processing occurs on the server rather than locally - this reduced bandwidth consumption directly lowers ongoing infrastructure and operational costs, which offsets the upfront purchase price for many organizations.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• B (desk space): While thin clients are compact, space savings don't typically generate enough financial return to offset purchase costs.
• C (Mobility): Thin clients are generally stationary terminal devices; mobility is more associated with laptops or tablets.
• D (Conserving IT resources): This is a real thin client benefit (centralized management reduces IT workload), but it's a secondary operational advantage - network bandwidth reduction is the primary cost offset specifically tied to purchase price justification.

Memory tip: Think "thin = less data" - a thin client does minimal local processing, so it sends/receives less data across the network, meaning you need less bandwidth capacity, which cuts costs and pays back the hardware investment.

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