Distributed Computing Overview Quiz

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What is the main function of a grid node in a communication network?

Enforcing security protocols

Generating electricity for the network

Managing user subscriptions

Providing data-caching and speeding up communications (correct)

In a utility grid, what type of resources are shared?

Food items

Furniture

Personal belongings

Software and special equipment (correct)

What type of system is a cluster in computing?

Centralized computer system

Parallel or distributed computer system (correct)

Mechanical computing system

Quantum computing system

Which component is essential for a cluster computing system?

High-performance interconnects Signup and view all the answers

What sets utility grids apart from other forms of grids?

Sharing software and any resource Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a cluster's parallel programming environments?

Enhancing processing speed and efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is a hybrid cloud?

A composition of two or more clouds like private, community, or public Signup and view all the answers

What is a virtual workspace?

An abstraction of an execution environment dynamically available to authorized clients Signup and view all the answers

What does a hypervisor do in virtualization?

Manage virtual machines and intercept instructions from them Signup and view all the answers

Which technology allows multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical machine?

Para-virtualization Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of VM technology?

Run multiple virtual machines on a single physical machine Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cloud bursting in cloud computing?

To balance loads between different cloud infrastructures Signup and view all the answers

Why is distributed computing essential for nature of applications like Facebook or Large Hadron Collider data processing?

To allow other nodes to execute tasks in case of a failed node Signup and view all the answers

What type of tasks benefit from distributed computing due to their nature?

Data-intensive tasks dealing with large files Signup and view all the answers

What does the absence of a Single Point Of Failure (SPOF) ensure in a distributed computing system?

Other nodes can take over tasks if one node fails Signup and view all the answers

How do distributed applications work together to solve a common problem?

By distributing processes across a network of machines Signup and view all the answers

What is Grid Computing mainly focused on, according to Pcwebopedia.com?

Networking form Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what is 'Peer to Peer' computing a movement towards?

'Truly' distributed applications Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of cloud computing in terms of computer costs?

Eliminates the need for high-powered desktop PCs Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of virtual machines mentioned in the text?

Easier software testing using 'dirty' installs of operating systems and software Signup and view all the answers

How does cloud computing contribute to improved performance of PCs?

By reducing the number of programs hogging computer memory Signup and view all the answers

Why is cloud-sourcing becoming important according to the text?

For incremental cost and load sharing Signup and view all the answers

What are some concerns mentioned in the text regarding cloud-sourcing?

Lack of data control and service parameters Signup and view all the answers

What is a way in which cloud computing reduces software costs?

Provides most needed applications for free Signup and view all the answers

How does cloud computing impact the need for hardware components like CD or DVD drives on desktop PCs?

Reduces the need for CD or DVD drives Signup and view all the answers

How do large Web companies exploit their data storage capacity according to the text?

By offering temporary caching on various Internet-linked devices Signup and view all the answers

What feature distinguishes cloud storage according to the text?

Allows data to be temporarily cached on various Internet-linked devices Signup and view all the answers

Why do computers in a cloud computing system boot and run faster?

Due to fewer programs and processes loaded into memory Signup and view all the answers

What type of desktop PC configuration is recommended when using web-based applications in cloud computing?

Less expensive with a smaller hard disk Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of virtualization mentioned in the text?

Debugging without suspending and resuming problem machines Signup and view all the answers