Distributed Computing

A distributed system is defined as a collection of autonomous computers linked by a network with software designed to produce an integrated computing facility.

• True

• False

If one site fails in distributed system then ___________ .

• the remaining sites can continue operating

• all the sites will stop working

• directly connected sites will stop working

• none of the mentioned

What are the key components of distributed computing?

• device or system

• network

• horizontal scalling

• resource management

"Computing power, storage, and networking are shared among the devices or systems in the network. "

Based on the statement, which characteristic of distributed mentioned?

• Horizontal scalling

• Shared resources

• Multiple devices

• Peer-to-peer architecture

Which describe RELIABILITY as advantages of distributed computing?

• Easily add new devices or systems to the network to increase processing and storage capacity.

• Continue to operate even if one device or system fails.

• Can be configured and reconfigured more easily to meet changing computing needs.

Which statement describe COMPLEXITY as disadvantages of distributed computing ?

• Security measures must be implemented on each device or system to ensure the security of the entire system.

• Involve multiple devices or systems that need to be coordinated and managed.

• Not offer the same level of performance as processing and data

  storage is distributed across multiple devices or systems.

Which of the following are the example of distributed computing?

Select any applicable.

• Cloud computing

• GPS

• Netflix

• Internet of Things (IoT)

____________ provides software interface to hardware devices,

enabling operating systems and other computer programs to

access hardware functions without needing to know precise details

about the hardware being used.

• driver

• file

• document