Question

Any computer that stores hypermedia documents and makes them available to other computers on the internet is called a _____.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Server.

Step-by-step explanation:

The term server has two meanings in the computer field. The first refers to the computer that makes resources available through a network, and the second refers to the program that works on that computer. Consequently, two server definitions appear:

Definition Server (hardware): A hardware-based server is a physical machine integrated into a computer network in which, in addition to the operating system, one or more software-based servers operate. An alternative name for a hardware-based server is "host" (English term for "host"). In principle, any computer can be used as a "host" with the corresponding server software.

Definition Server (software): A software-based server is a program that offers a special service that other programs called clients can use locally or through a network. The type of service depends on the type of server software. The basis of the communication is the client-server model and, as regards data exchange, the service-specific transmission protocols come into action.

Answer 2

Any computer that stores hypermedia documents and makes them available to other computers on the internet is called a server.

The serevr provides functionality for other programs, applications or devices. The other computer that depend on this server are called clients. The serevr responds to client's requests.