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What term has been used to refer to interconnected computers in distributed systems?
What term has been used to refer to interconnected computers in distributed systems?
- Single-computer
- Mainframe computers
- Super-computers
- Multi-computers (correct)
What is the main characteristic of a distributed system as perceived by its users?
What is the main characteristic of a distributed system as perceived by its users?
- Coherence of systems (correct)
- Parallel processing
- Low performance
- Independence of computers
Which technology problems can be solved using distributed systems?
Which technology problems can be solved using distributed systems?
- Computer hardware manufacturing
- Computer security
- Computer modeling and simulation (correct)
- Data entry issues
What type of system involves processing elements working together towards a common goal?
What type of system involves processing elements working together towards a common goal?
Which term describes a collection of independent computers linked by a network in a distributed system?
Which term describes a collection of independent computers linked by a network in a distributed system?
What term has been used interchangeably with 'distributed systems'?
What term has been used interchangeably with 'distributed systems'?
What is the main goal of an ideal distributed system?
What is the main goal of an ideal distributed system?
How does communication occur in an ideal distributed system at the lowest level?
How does communication occur in an ideal distributed system at the lowest level?
What are two important considerations for a distributed system according to the text?
What are two important considerations for a distributed system according to the text?
Which term refers to networks of workstations in the 1980s as mentioned in the text?
Which term refers to networks of workstations in the 1980s as mentioned in the text?
What technology is associated with the term 'Cloud computing' in distributed systems evolution?
What technology is associated with the term 'Cloud computing' in distributed systems evolution?
