Computing Concepts and Terminology Quiz
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Which activity can be considered as computing?

  • Designing and building hardware and software systems
  • Doing scientific studies using computers
  • Creating and using communications and entertainment media
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is the definition of computing according to the ACM Computing Curricula 2005?

  • The management of various kinds of information
  • The process of designing and building computer systems
  • The use of computers for any purpose
  • Any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or creating computers (correct)

    • What is the main difference between centralized and distributed computing?

  • Centralized computing is goal-oriented, while distributed computing is task-oriented
  • Centralized computing uses a single processor, while distributed computing uses multiple processors (correct)
  • Centralized computing is performed on computers, while distributed computing is performed on servers
  • Centralized computing is used for scientific studies, while distributed computing is used for information management

    • Which computing trend involves the sharing of computing resources over a network?

    <p>Cloud computing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which computing trend focuses on dividing a complex task into smaller tasks and distributing them across multiple computers?

    <p>Distributed computing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Computing can be defined as any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or creating computers.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Distributed computing involves the sharing of computing resources over a network.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Grid computing focuses on dividing a complex task into smaller tasks and distributing them across multiple computers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Cluster computing refers to the use of multiple computers working together as a single system.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Utility computing involves the provision of computing resources on-demand, similar to a utility service.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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