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What is the primary goal of distributed systems?
What is the primary goal of distributed systems?
- To increase hardware autonomy
- To eliminate the need for computer networks
- To present a single coherent system to users (correct)
- To reduce performance through parallelism
What makes a distributed system different from a parallel system?
What makes a distributed system different from a parallel system?
- Parallel systems process elements simultaneously to achieve a common goal
- Parallel systems do not rely on computer networks
- Distributed systems do not communicate or cooperate
- Distributed systems present a single-system image (correct)
Why do users view distributed systems as a single computer?
Why do users view distributed systems as a single computer?
- Because they eliminate the need for computer networks
- Because they mask machine boundaries (correct)
- Because they rely on autonomous hardware
- Because they reduce cost effectively
Which aspect contributes to the cost reduction in distributed systems?
Which aspect contributes to the cost reduction in distributed systems?
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What is the main reason for developing distributed systems?
What is the main reason for developing distributed systems?
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