What term describes a group of computers that share data over a network?

• A. Workgroup
• B. Client-Server
• C. Domain
• D. Peer Network

Answer: (A)

A workgroup is the term for a small collection of computers on the same local network that share data directly with each other, with each machine managing its own user accounts and permissions and no centralized directory service. This decentralized, peer-style setup is typical of home or small-office networks where resources like files and printers are shared without a central server. In contrast, a domain relies on a domain controller to provide centralized authentication and policy, and a client-server model centers on dedicated servers delivering services to clients. A peer network describes the same idea of equal peers, but the established term used here is workgroup. An example is a few PCs on a home network sharing a printer and a shared folder using local accounts.