Distributed Computing

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Which type of computing involves a single processor and a single central processing unit (CPU)?

  • Distributed computing
  • Loosely couple computing
  • Tightly couple computing
  • Uni-processor computing (correct)

What is the main characteristic of loosely coupled computers?

  • They collaborate on a task
  • They do not share memory or program execution space (correct)
  • They share memory and program execution space
  • They are interconnected via network

What is a network service?

  • A proposal that specifies how participating hosts can exchange information
  • An application that runs for network computers for end users
  • A computer that is not connected to any network
  • A service that provides special program known as server or network (correct)

What is the purpose of the first internet request for comments (RFC)?

<p>To specify how participating hosts can exchange information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between monolithic computing and distributed computing?

<p>Distributed computing is a collection of interconnected computers capable of collaborating on a task (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which IPC primitive operation is used for transmitting data and identifying the receiving process?

<p>Send (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which IPC primitive operation is used for accepting data and identifying the sending process?

<p>Receive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which IPC operation specifies a memory space to store the received data?

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