A/an ___________ is a central server on a computer network that enables connected clients to access the server’s storage capacities.

The correct answer is a file server.

Key Points

• A file server is used to manage files on a server where it can be uploaded, shared or downloaded by other available systems which are connected to that network.
• It is a central server on a computer network that enables connected clients to access the server’s storage capacities.
• File servers offer users a central storage place for files on internal data media, which is available to all approved clients.
•  The server administrator defines strict guidelines regarding which client have access rights -
  • For example, the design or file authorizations of the particular file system empower the administrator to set which files can be seen and opened by a specific client or client group and whether information must be seen or added altered, or erased. 
• With file servers connected with the web and designed appropriately, clients can't just access the files through the neighborhood organization but also benefit from remote access. 
• This enables files to be accessed and saved on the file server even when users are on the go.
• All modern operating systems such as Windows, Linux, or macOS can be used on a file server, although the devices available in the network need to be compatible with the operating system.