Which of the following statements BEST describes a multi-tier server?

A.
A multi-tiered server structure is the most common server products in use and provides multiple services.

B.
A multi-tiered server structure is configured to run programs that can be accessed by multiple users.

C.
A multi-tiered server structure provides either a single service, or related services.

D.
A multi-tiered server structure combines related server types into clusters.

Explanation:
A multi-tiered server structure combines related server types into clusters and can be subdivided into front-end, mid-tier, and back-end servers.
Incorrect Answers:
A: General purpose servers are the most common server products in use and provide multiple services, such email, file, print, and web services that run on an industry-standard network operating system (NOS).
B: Application servers are configured to run programs that can be accessed by multiple users.
C: Appliance servers provide either a single service, or related services, such as Internet caching and firewall protection.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 8-29.