High Performance Compute and High Throughput Compute Systems
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What term is commonly used to refer to individual computers in a cluster?

  • Nodes (correct)
  • Machines
  • Stations
  • Servers
  • In the context of HPC systems, what is the expected support duration mentioned in the text?

  • Hours/days (correct)
  • Seconds/minutes
  • Years
  • Weeks/months
  • How do components in distributed systems communicate with each other?

  • Using Bluetooth technology
  • Via pure HTTP, RPC-like connectors, or message queues (correct)
  • Through a shared central processor
  • Direct physical connections
  • What is a characteristic of distributed systems as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Independent failure of components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a computer cluster typically function?

    <p>Nodes work together as a single system, performing the same task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of nodes in a computer cluster?

    <p>To work together to be viewed as a single system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of High Performance Computing (HPC) systems?

    <p>To aggregate computing power for solving large, complex problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of High Throughput Computing (HTC) systems?

    <p>They leverage shared web resources to process large amounts of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical architecture of high-performance computers used by small and medium-sized businesses?

    <p>Clusters of interconnected computers working in parallel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the evolution of cloud computing?

    <p>Cloud computing evolved from the proliferation of HPC and HTC systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between High Performance Computing (HPC) and High Throughput Computing (HTC)?

    <p>HPC focuses on solving large problems, while HTC handles large data volumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of high-performance computers, according to the text?

    <p>Parallel processing capabilities using multiple processors and memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of cloud computing in terms of costs?

    <p>It allows you to trade capital expenses for variable expenses, paying only for IT resources consumed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of cloud computing in terms of global deployment?

    <p>It allows for rapid expansion to new geographic regions and global deployment in minutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why High Performance Computing (HPC) is no longer optimal for modern computing needs?

    <p>HPC systems are not cost-effective for provisioning computing resources to billions of concurrent users.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which computing paradigm is better suited for handling modern computing workloads involving large-scale data processing and parallel computing?

    <p>High Throughput Computing (HTC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary driver behind the evolution of computing towards leveraging shared web resources and massive amounts of data over the Internet?

    <p>The general trend towards leveraging shared resources and distributed computing over the Internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the evolution of computing platforms and environments over the past 60 years?

    <p>Computing has evolved from centralized systems to parallel and distributed computing over the Internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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