The back-end portion of the client/server database system running on the server and providing database processing and shared access functions describes a(n):
A)intelligent agent
B)server
C)database engine
D)client

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The back-end portion of a client/server database system, which runs on the server and provides database processing and shared access functions is called the database engine. Option A, intelligent agent, is incorrect as it refers to a software program that uses artificial intelligence to perform tasks on behalf of a user. Option B, server is partially correct, but not specific enough as there can be many types of servers like web server, application server, etc. Option D, client, is incorrect as the client is the front-end portion of the database system that is used by the end-users to interact with the database.

The Back-End Portion of the Client/server Database System Running on the Server