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What is the primary difference between client-server and peer-to-peer architectures?
What is the primary difference between client-server and peer-to-peer architectures?
- The type of compression used
- The level of decentralization
- The presence of special machines providing services (correct)
- The number of tiers in the architecture
What is the main advantage of three-tier architectures?
What is the main advantage of three-tier architectures?
- Enhanced security
- Simplified application deployment (correct)
- Increased decentralization
- Improved compression ratios
What is the primary characteristic of lossless compression?
What is the primary characteristic of lossless compression?
- Recovery of every single bit of original data (correct)
- Elimination of redundant information
- High compression ratios
- Use of open standards
What is the role of a server in a client-server architecture?
What is the role of a server in a client-server architecture?
What is the purpose of interoperability in distributed systems?
What is the purpose of interoperability in distributed systems?
What distinguishes grid computing from cluster computing?
What distinguishes grid computing from cluster computing?
In which computing scenario does each node act as both client and server?
In which computing scenario does each node act as both client and server?
Which concept focuses on making computing appear anytime and anywhere?
Which concept focuses on making computing appear anytime and anywhere?
What defines mobile computing?
What defines mobile computing?
Which type of computing is exemplified by the overwhelming spread of devices like laptops and tablets?
Which type of computing is exemplified by the overwhelming spread of devices like laptops and tablets?
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