Which type of workstation has many applications installed locally on the client hard drive?

• A. Thin Client
• B. Workstation
• C. Zero Client
• D. Thick Client

Answer: (D)

This question focuses on where processing and applications reside. A thick client is designed to have many applications installed locally on the client’s hard drive, so most work is done on the workstation itself and it can operate with limited or no network access. This setup provides rich local processing power, offline capability, and direct access to stored data.

By contrast, a thin client relies on a server to run most applications and provide data, keeping little locally stored software or processing power. A zero client has essentially no local OS or applications of its own and depends entirely on network resources. Because the scenario describes many applications installed locally, the thick client best fits.