Networking ConceptsQuestion 22 of 100
In a client-server architecture, what best describes the role of the server?
a.It provides resources or services in response to client requests
b.It only forwards broadcast traffic between subnets
c.It exclusively resolves MAC addresses to IPs
d.It generates spanning-tree topology changes
Explanation
A server centrally provides resources or services such as files, web pages, or databases in response to client requests. Clients initiate requests and consume those services. This model contrasts with peer-to-peer where nodes act as both.
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