Question

A computer that receives a service in a network is called a _____

Answer 1

We must understand that data is received in the form of packets.

A computer that receives a service in a network is called client.

A computer receives data from the server. A server is a place where all the files are stored.  

There are many types of servers such as print or a mail server to name a few. It also includes web server, database server or a communication server.

Answer 2

A computer that receives a service in a network is called the client computer. Client computer is usually called the users. A client computer request for the information and the programs that are stored in a server and after that they get the services from the server over a network.