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CISA Exam - Question 708


An organization with many desktop PCs is considering moving to a thin client architecture. Which of the following is the MAJOR advantage?

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Correct Answer: BD

A major advantage of moving to a thin client architecture is better management of system administration. Thin clients rely on central servers to handle computation and storage, making it easier to manage software updates, security patches, and user configurations centrally. This reduces the administrative burden compared to managing numerous individual desktop PCs.

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TolutionOption: B
Aug 29, 2021

B. System administration can be better managed.

DeeplaxmiOption: B
Sep 23, 2022

yes.. i also feel B

gomboragchaaOption: B
Dec 15, 2022

"Desktop application software will never have to be upgraded." What it mean?? I think B can be correct answer, even C is much better than D.

ChaBum
Mar 12, 2024

It means the OS is loaded at boot from a central repository management. Desktops applications on that OS are centrally managed, making the management easier

3008Option: D
Jun 4, 2023

d is answer

3008
Jul 23, 2023

B is likely answer

JONESKAOption: B
Jul 20, 2023

I agree with option B. The statement in option D is not accurate. In a thin client architecture, applications and software are typically managed centrally on the server or cloud infrastructure. Upgrades and updates to applications will still be necessary to ensure security, bug fixes, and new features. The centralization of application management, however, may simplify the deployment of upgrades, but it does not eliminate the need for application upgrades altogether.

Yejide03Option: D
Feb 22, 2024

D. Desktop application software will never have to be upgraded.

SwallowsOption: B
Jul 20, 2024

The advantage of option D, "No need to upgrade desktop application software," is not directly relevant to the thin-client transition. Application software still needs to be upgraded in a thin-client environment, and software updates are required just like on a regular desktop. Therefore, the primary advantages of a thin-client architecture are more efficient system management and enhanced security.