Which of the following is required when more than one person uses a central computer at the same time?

A terminal
B light pen
C digitizer
D mouse
E None of the above

Correct Answer: terminal

Centralized computing is computing done at a central location, using terminals that are attached to a central computer. The terminals may be text terminals or thin clients, for example. It offers greater security over decentralized systems because all of the processing is controlled in a central location.
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