Why is migrating to a client-server architecture beneficial for a company with about 30 users?

• A. It requires creating 30 accounts on every workstation.
• B. Client-server users can sign on from any computer and access resources controlled by Active Directory.
• C. It eliminates the need for an administrator.
• D. It makes file sharing slower and less secure.

Answer: (B)

Centralized authentication and resource management through a client-server setup lets users sign in from any computer and access resources controlled by a directory service. In this model, a directory like Active Directory handles user accounts, permissions, and policies in one place. That means a user can log on from any company PC, and their access to files, printers, and apps is governed by centralized rules rather than by local accounts on each machine. For about 30 users, this simplifies onboarding, roaming between workstations, and maintaining consistent security across the organization. Admins manage users, groups, and access policies from a single console, enforce password policies, and apply settings across all clients with ease.

Creating local accounts on every workstation isn’t required because authentication is centralized, which reduces setup work and makes management scalable. Administrators still exist and are needed to maintain the directory, servers, and security posture. And when resources are properly configured on a server with centralized controls, file sharing and security can be more robust and efficient, not slower or less secure.