Comparison of Centralized Databases vs Distributed Databases
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What is a key difference between centralized databases and distributed databases?

  • Centralized databases are faster than distributed databases.
  • Distributed databases have less security than centralized databases.
  • Centralized databases store all data in one location, while distributed databases store data across multiple locations. (correct)
  • Distributed databases have limited scalability compared to centralized databases.
  • Which type of database architecture allows for better fault tolerance and availability?

  • Centralized databases
  • Distributed databases (correct)
  • Neither centralized nor distributed databases
  • Both centralized and distributed databases
  • In terms of performance, what is a common advantage of centralized databases over distributed databases?

  • Faster data access due to localized storage (correct)
  • Better data consistency across different locations
  • Higher scalability for large datasets
  • Improved fault tolerance and availability
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