What term describes a server that can perform multiple functions such as file, web, and mail services?

• A. Router
• B. Switch
• C. Server
• D. Gateway

Answer: (C)

In networking, a server is a device or program that provides services to clients over a network. When that same machine runs several service applications—such as file sharing, hosting web pages, and handling email—it’s still a server, just performing multiple roles. A router directs traffic between networks, a switch connects devices within a local network, and a gateway links different networks or translates protocols. The term that describes a machine capable of offering file, web, and mail services is simply a server, since its role is to supply various services to other devices. Specific examples include file servers, web servers, and mail servers, which show how one server can handle multiple functions.