Which of the following refers to an application that runs on personal computers and does not need to connect to any server to run?
A) a thick-client application
B) a thin-client application
C) a firmware
D) a desktop program

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A desktop program is an application that runs on a personal computer without the need to connect to any server to run. It is installed on the computer's hard drive and runs from there, without requiring constant internet connectivity. Choice A, a thick-client application, generally refers to software that runs on a client-side device and accesses a server or database to perform certain tasks. Choice B, a thin-client application, typically refers to software that runs on a server and is accessed by a client-side device via a web browser or remote desktop software. Choice C, firmware, generally refers to software that is embedded in hardware and controls its functionality.

Which of the Following Refers to an Application That Runs