Which of the following is a primary advantage of a client-server architecture over a peer-to-peer network?

• A. Problems on the network can be monitored, diagnosed, and often fixed from one location.
• B. Each user must have a separate account on every workstation.
• C. Access to shared resources is granted individually on each computer.
• D. Centralized management is unnecessary.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is centralized management. In a client-server setup, a central server handles resources, authentication, and services, and administrators can monitor, diagnose, and fix network problems from one location using centralized management tools. This makes handling issues more efficient and consistent across all clients, without needing to touch each workstation individually. The other ideas describe a more distributed, local-control approach typical of peer-to-peer networks (like needing separate accounts on every machine or granting access separately on each computer) or deny the very concept of centralized control, which is exactly what client-server architectures are designed to provide. So the best answer highlights the ability to monitor and repair from a single location.