The front-end portion of the client/server database system that provides the user interface and data manipulation functions describes a(n):
A)client
B)server
C)database engine
D)application program interface

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The front-end portion of the client/server database system refers to the user interface and data manipulation functions which are typically provided by a client application. Therefore, the best choice is A) client. B) server refers to the back-end portion that stores and manages the data. C) database engine is the software that manages access to the database. D) application program interface (API) refers to a set of standards and protocols for accessing a software application, and is not specific to the front-end of a client/server database system.

The Front-End Portion of the Client/server Database System That Provides