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What is the primary characteristic of a node in a distributed system?
What is the primary characteristic of a node in a distributed system?
- It is a dependent software process
- It is an autonomous computing element (correct)
- It is a centralized computing element
- It is a hardware device only
What is the purpose of node collaboration in a distributed system?
What is the purpose of node collaboration in a distributed system?
- To provide a single coherent system to users (correct)
- To increase the number of nodes in the system
- To demonstrate the autonomy of each node
- To reduce the complexity of the system
What is the perception of a distributed system by its users or applications?
What is the perception of a distributed system by its users or applications?
- A single coherent system (correct)
- A decentralized system
- A centralized system
- A collection of autonomous computing elements
What is the primary benefit of a distributed system?
What is the primary benefit of a distributed system?
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What is the relationship between nodes in a distributed system?
What is the relationship between nodes in a distributed system?
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