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Which statement gives the most accurate contrast between thin-client and thick-client computing?.
- A.Thin clients rely more on server processing, whereas thick clients perform more processing locally
- B.Thin clients perform more processing locally, whereas thick clients rely more on server processing
- C.Both types require all processing to be performed on the user's device
- D.Both types require all processing to be performed on a central server
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- Thin clients rely more on server processing, whereas thick clients perform more processing locally.
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This directly compares the defining difference between the two approaches: the distribution of processing between the user's device and a server.
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