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5th Components and Levels of Data and Process Distribution

Authored by Kenette Saylo

Information Technology (IT)

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5th Components and Levels of Data and Process Distribution
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

function of the transaction processor (TP) in a DDBMS

manage user accounts

store data permanently

request and process data requests

perform backup operations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the data processor (DP) do in a DDBMS

Converts data formats

Interfaces with end users directly

Manages network security

Stores and retrieves data located at the site

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

example of single-site processing

All processing done on a single host computer with local storage

A fully distributed DBMS with remote access capabilities

Cloud-based data processing

Multiple users accessing a shared network drive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the (MPSD) scenario, what role does the TP play

manages all database transactions

stores all data locally

routes all network data requests to the file server

performs all processing tasks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What characterizes the multiple-site processing, multiple-site data (MPMD) scenario

Supports multiple TPs and DPs at different sites

All processing occurs on a single computer

Only one data processor is used

Limited to one type of database system

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes homogeneous DDBMS from heterogeneous DDBMS

Homogeneous is more complex than heterogeneous

Homogeneous requires more hardware resources than heterogeneous

Homogeneous supports multiple platforms; heterogeneous does not

Homogeneous uses only one type of DBMS; heterogeneous integrates different types

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do TPs and DPs interact within a distributed database system

By using centralized control mechanisms only

Through specific communication protocols

Only when initiated by an end user request

Directly without any protocols

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