Question

An author is uploading one chapter document from a personal computer to a file server of a book publisher. What role is the personal computer assuming in this network model?

a) Client
b) Server
c) Router
d) Switch

Answer 1

The personal computer is assuming the role of a client in this network model scenario.

The personal computer in this scenario is assuming the role of a client.

In a network model, a client refers to a device (such as a personal computer) that requests services or resources from a server. In this case, the author's personal computer is requesting to upload a chapter document to the file server of the book publisher.

Unlike a server, which provides services or resources to other devices, the personal computer is acting as a client by making a request.