PART II-Cloud Computing (1)

What is grid computing?

• A type of computer hardware

• A network of interconnected computers that work together to solve large-scale computational problems

• A software program used for graphic design

Which of the following best describes the purpose of grid computing?

• to connect computers within a single organization

• to provide internet access to remote areas

• to distribute computing tasks across multiple computers to solve complex problems

What is a characteristic feature of grid computing?

• it relies on a single powerful computer to handle all computational tasks

• it is limited to a specific geographic location

• it allows for the sharing of computing resources across multiple organizations

Which of the following is an example of a grid computing application?

• Online banking system

• Social media platform

• Weather forecasting

• Video streaming service

What is the primary purpose of cluster computing?

• to connect multiple clusters of computers across different geographical locations

• to distribute computing tasks across multiple computers to work as a single system

• to provide internet access to remote areas

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cluster computing?

• it relies on a single powerful computer to handle all computational tasks

• it is limited to a specific geographic location

• it enables high availability and fault tolerance through redundancy

What does utility computing provide to users?

• Web services such as computing, storage space, and applications

• Hardware infrastructure exclusively

• Networking capabilities only

How does utility computing typically offer applications to users?

• Through direct installation onto users' devices

• Through the virtualization of several backend servers

• Through physical storage devices

What is the primary purpose of distributed computing?

• to distribute computing tasks across multiple interconnected computers

• to concentrate computing tasks on a single powerful computer

• to prioritize local computing over networked computing

How does distributed computing facilitate collaboration?

• by restricting access to computing resources

• by limiting the number of networked devices

• by enabling peer-to-peer communication between networked devices