Which of the following is identified as a server-based database solution?

• A. MySQL
• B. Microsoft Access
• C. FileMaker Pro
• D. ROM

Answer: (A)

A server-based database solution runs as a dedicated database server that handles requests from many client applications over a network, centralizing data storage and management with strong support for multiple users, security, and scalability. MySQL fits this model perfectly: it operates as a server process, and clients connect over a network to run SQL queries, manage data, and handle concurrent access. The other options are not inherently server-based: Microsoft Access is primarily a desktop database that stores data in local files and is best suited for single-user or small-team use; FileMaker Pro is mainly a desktop database with a separate server option for centralized access but is not, by itself, a server-based solution; ROM is memory and not a database at all.