Introduction to Distributed Systems
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What is the main advantage of a distributed system over a centralized system?

  • Less complex and more reliable
  • Faster for a single user
  • More robust and can tolerate failures (correct)
  • Simpler and easier to understand
  • What are examples of distributed systems extensively used by Facebook & Google?

  • Domain Name System (DNS) (correct)
  • Email servers (SMTP)
  • Phone networks
  • All of the above
  • Which system is often important and well worth using when their power is needed?

  • Distributed system (correct)
  • Centralized system
  • Complex system
  • Robust system
  • What is a reason for building a distributed system according to the lecture?

    <p>To align cost incentives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of network electronic components do cars use via CANbus?

    <p>Cars network electronic components via CANbus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Distributed Systems

    • The main advantage of a distributed system over a centralized system is not specified, but will be explored in further study.

    Examples of Distributed Systems

    • Facebook and Google extensively use distributed systems.

    System Importance

    • Centralized systems are often important and worth using when their power is needed.

    Reasons for Building Distributed Systems

    • One reason for building a distributed system is not specified, but will be explored in further study according to the lecture.

    Network Electronic Components in Cars

    • Cars use Controller Area Network (CAN) bus, a type of network electronic components.

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    This quiz covers the basic concepts of distributed systems, including examples, learning approaches, and the reasons for building distributed systems. It also outlines the differences between centralized and distributed systems.

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