Free CompTIA GreenIT Questions

You are a consultant hired to provide advice on implementing green IT programs in a new office facility. All work is done internally for the office with no field workers. Management would like to have the best productivity possible with the greatest level of energy efficiency. What is your best recommendation for a desktop solution?

A. Laptops generally have the best power management features; therefore each employee should be assigned a laptop that is preconfigured for the most energy efficient profile.
B. A server/client solution where applications are found on a central server and processing is done on the thin client used by the user.
C. A server/client solution where applications are found and processing is done on a central server.
D. Any solution is acceptable as long as the right policies and procedures are in place and enforced.

Answer: C

The most energy efficient solution for an office situation where no telecommuting is required is a thin client to server solution where processing is done at the server level. This isolates central control and most energy consuming functions at the server, requiring less processors while allowing excellent productivity at the client level.