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Which type of database architecture uses a pool of shared memory for intercommunication?
Which type of database architecture uses a pool of shared memory for intercommunication?
- Shared memory system (correct)
- Shared disk system
- Distributed database
- Shared nothing system
Which type of database architecture uses multiple processors accessible to multiple disks?
Which type of database architecture uses multiple processors accessible to multiple disks?
- Shared nothing system
- Shared memory system
- Shared disk system (correct)
- Distributed database
Which type of database architecture has each processor having its own local memory and local disk?
Which type of database architecture has each processor having its own local memory and local disk?
- Shared memory system
- Shared disk system
- Distributed database
- Shared nothing system (correct)
What type of database system stores data physically across different sites?
What type of database system stores data physically across different sites?
What are the two types of distributed databases mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of distributed databases mentioned in the text?
Study Notes
Database Architecture
- A Shared Memory Architecture uses a pool of shared memory for intercommunication.
- A Symmetric Multi-Processor (SMP) Architecture uses multiple processors accessible to multiple disks.
- A Shared Disk Architecture has each processor having its own local memory and local disk.
Distributed Database Systems
- A Distributed Database System stores data physically across different sites.
- There are two main types of Distributed Database Systems:
- Homogeneous Distributed Database Systems
- Heterogeneous Distributed Database Systems
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Test your knowledge on parallel and distributed databases with this quiz! Learn about the different types of parallel database architecture, including shared memory, shared disk, and shared nothing systems. Improve your understanding of how parallel database systems can enhance data processing and query processing performance.
