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What is the main advantage of a distributed system over a centralized system?
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?
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?
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?
What is a reason for building a distributed system according to the lecture?
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What type of network electronic components do cars use via CANbus?
What type of network electronic components do cars use via CANbus?
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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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