In a client/server model, a client program _______.

Asks for information
Provides information and files
Serves software files to other computers
Distributes data files to other computers

The correct answer is: A. Asks for information.

In a client/server model, a client program is a computer program that requests a service from a server program. The server program then provides the requested service to the client program.

Option B is incorrect because a client program does not provide information and files. The server program provides information and files to the client program.

Option C is incorrect because a client program does not serve software files to other computers. The server program serves software files to other computers.

Option D is incorrect because a client program does not distribute data files to other computers. The server program distributes data files to other computers.