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What is the primary method of inter-process communication in distributed systems at the lowest level?

  • Remote procedure calls (RPC)
  • Message passing (correct)
  • Distributed databases
  • Shared memory access

    • How do users typically perceive a distributed system, according to the characteristics provided?

  • As a network of interconnected devices
  • As a cluster of heterogeneous machines
  • As a collection of independent computers
  • As a single, unified computer system (correct)

    • What technology revolutionized the provisioning of computing resources by enabling users to access virtualized hardware over the internet?

  • Mobile computing
  • Cloud computing (correct)
  • Sensor networks
  • Virtualization

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of distributed systems?

    <p>Inter-process communication via message passing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of parallelism in distributed systems?

    <p>Increased scalability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the advantages of a distributed system?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation for the development of distributed systems?

    <p>To solve technology problems using computer modeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a parallel system characterized by?

    <p>Cooperation among processing elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a collection of processing elements working together in a distributed system?

    <p>Distributed databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Distributed System?

    <p>Collection of independent computers linked by a computer network that appears to its users as a single coherent system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Two important considerations in distributed systems are:

    <p>Not Autonomous hardware and Unifying software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of Distributed Systems include:

    <p>Local area network and internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system name appears to users as a single computer?

    <p>Integrated system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was another name for the distributed system in the eighties?

    <p>Working groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way to communicate between processes in a distributed system?

    <p>Passage by messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a distributed system's hardware from that of a traditional system?

    <p>No shared memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a distributed system?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is NOT synonymous with a distributed system?

    <p>Supercomputer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of distributed system architecture?

    <p>Triple-system image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using a Cluster Computing System?

    <p>Higher performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of a cluster?

    <p>Database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a Distributed Information System?

    <p>Both providing services and managing information across multiple nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an operating system issue in distributed systems?

    <p>User authentication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etymological origin of the term 'system'?

    <p>Greek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an entity?

    <p>Machines in factory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an activity in a system?

    <p>Welding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is an event defined in a system?

    <p>An immediate occurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe changes occurring outside the system?

    <p>System environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental building block of a system?

    <p>System components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which software tool is recommended for simulation purposes?

    <p>AnyLogic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Distributed Systems

    • A distributed system is a collection of independent computers linked by a computer network that appears to its users as a single coherent system.
    • Ideal distributed system: to present a single-system image.

    Characteristics of Distributed Systems

    • Autonomous hardware and unified software.
    • Users typically perceive a distributed system as a single, unified computer system.

    Types of Distributed Systems

    • Examples: Local area network, Internet, Database management system.
    • Distributed Computing System, Distributed Information System, Distributed Pervasive System, Grid Computing System.

    Inter-Process Communication

    • Primary method: Message passing.
    • Other methods: Shared memory access, Remote procedure calls (RPC).

    Parallel Systems

    • A parallel system is a collection of processing elements that communicate and cooperate to achieve a common goal.
    • Characterized by cooperation among processing elements.

    Benefits of Distributed Systems

    • Cost reduction, Increased availability, Increased performance through parallelism.
    • Parallelism: Increased scalability, Fault tolerance, Resource sharing.

    Cluster Computing System

    • Main advantage: Higher performance.
    • Technology commonly used for communication: Ethernet.

    System Concepts

    • A system is characterized by its boundary, components, and their interactions, and environment.
    • Entity: A machine in a factory.
    • Activity: Welding.
    • Event: An immediate occurrence.

    System Classification

    • Based on: Discrete, Time Frame, Continuous, Hybrid.
    • According to the Time Frame: Discrete, Continuous, Hybrid.

    Modeling and Simulation

    • Goal: To analyze the effect of changes in the system.
    • Recommended software tool: AnyLogic.

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    Test your knowledge of distributed systems programming with this quiz by Dr. Ali Takieldin. Explore concepts such as what a distributed system is and important considerations in distributed systems. Get ready to enhance your understanding of building coherent systems using independent computers.

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