Describe the elements of an N-tier architecture and their appropriate use.

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"N-tier architecture which, is also called multi-tier architecture, separates the three components of software functions. These three components are the processing, data management, and presentation functions. They're separated from each other both physically and logically. The benefit of this is that the technology can be delivered in as fast a manner as possible and easily managed due to the distinct functions being segregated from each other."