5 Questions
What is the main point of parallel computing?
Executing multiple tasks simultaneously on multiple processors
In the historical background of networking, what made networked computers increasingly interesting in recent decades?
Increase in network speeds and cheaper/lighter cabling
What technology gave us scalable bandwidth in Ethernet networks?
Ethernet switches
What was the drawback of early coax-based ethernet networks?
Shared communication channel leading to reduced network performance
What is the purpose of breaking processes into parts that can be executed concurrently on multiple processors?
To improve performance by executing tasks simultaneously on multiple processors
Test your knowledge of distributed systems principles and paradigms with this quiz covering topics like introduction, networking, remote procedure call, clock synchronization, and more. Get ready to demonstrate your understanding of key concepts in this area of computer science.
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