Is a workstation simply a standalone computer that has been connected to a network?

Answer 1

yes for the most part. A standalone computer is basically a computer that is not on a network. Its by itself. A workstation is an type of computer. A workstation can be a standalone computer as well as a networked computer.

Answer 2

The term workstation generally refers to a computer capable of providing significant local computing power. Historically, computers consisted of a central computing device (e.g. a mainframe computer) and terminals with limited local computing facilities. In contrast to a terminal, a workstation provides local computing power.

For example, an accountant might have accessed the accounting files through a terminal, but the designer for a turbine might have used a computer-aided design package on his or her local workstation.

In light of a typical current PC, the term workstationis, while still in use, outdated and in most cases equivalent to a standalone computer (probably, but not necessarily, with a network connection).

Answer 3

Yes, they are the same thing.