Fundamental Models of Distributed Systems Quiz

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What is the main purpose of middleware in distributed systems?

Executing client-side scripts
Ensuring secure communication between server and client processes
Transmitting multimedia data in real time
Managing shared resources across different host computers (correct)

Which of the following is an example of object-oriented middleware?

Linux Operating System
Google Chrome
Java RMI (correct)
Microsoft Excel

In a client-server model, what role does the client process play?

Interacting with server processes (correct)
Managing shared resources
Providing DNS services
Replicating data or objects

What is a common function of web servers in the context of client-server model?

Executing server-side scripts (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which architecture model has two types of environments, including the Client-server model?

Multiple server model (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant feature of the group communication system example mentioned in the text?

Event notification among processes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of altering the client-server model in constructing dynamic systems?

Minimizing access delays and communication traffic (A) Signup and view all the answers

In a distributed system, what does the architectural model primarily focus on?

Placement of system parts and their relationships (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does software architecture refer to in the context of distributed systems?

The structuring of software as modules or layers in a single computer (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does altering the client-server model impact the distribution of tasks in a dynamic system?

Facilitates transfer of code and objects among processes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of software layers in a distributed system?

Involves services offered and requested between processes in different computers (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do distributed systems designed for smooth addition or removal of devices impact service availability?

Enhances the discoverability and accessibility of obtainable services (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three fundamental models that examine important aspects of distributed systems?

Interaction models, failure models, security models (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of architectural models in a distributed system?

To ensure the structure can meet current and future demands (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the architectural design of a building share with the architectural design of a distributed system?

Both involve determining an architectural style as a frame of reference (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of evaluating a distributed system using architectural models?

To arrange components in a network and define beneficial patterns (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities associated with architectural models in a distributed system?

Cost effectiveness, manageability, reliability, adaptability (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key focus when considering failure models in distributed systems?

Ways in which a system may fail to operate correctly (B) Signup and view all the answers