| A | B |
| file server | Provides access to files |
| application server | Provides access to applications |
| print server | Provides access to network printers |
| web server | Provides access to web pages |
| client | Uses server resources and services |
| centralized processing | Processing done at a central computer |
| distributed processing | Desktop PCs can process independently |
| dumb terminal | Relies on the mainframe for all processing |
| client-server network | Clients make requests for services and resources |
| peer-to-peer network | Any computer can provide resources and services |
| authenticate | Grant access to services and resources |
| LAN | Network over a small area |
| WAN | Network over a large area |