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.