Elements of a Distributed System
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What is the primary advantage of distributed computing clusters?

  • Reduced cost
  • Improved security
  • Parallel processing and improved performance (correct)
  • Easier maintenance

    • Which type of computing involves geographically distributed resources connected over a network?

  • Grid computing (correct)
  • Distributed databases
  • Cloud computing
  • Distributed computing clusters

    • What is the main benefit of distributed databases?

  • Increased storage capacity
  • Improved scalability and fault tolerance (correct)
  • Reduced cost
  • Improved security

    • Which type of computing provides resources as a service over the internet?

    <p>Cloud computing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use case for distributed computing clusters?

    <p>Scientific simulations or data analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of grid computing?

    <p>Utilizing idle resources from multiple locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of database is suitable for large-scale applications with high read and write demands?

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

    What is the primary use case for cloud computing?

    <p>General-purpose computing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computing is popular for file sharing and decentralized applications?

    <p>Peer-to-peer computing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of distributed systems?

    <p>Decentralized architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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