Distributed Systems Quiz

What is a distinguishing feature of a distributed system?

• All components are centralized.

• Processes and resources are spread across multiple computers.

• It only uses a single server.

• It cannot scale.

Which of the following is an example of a decentralized system?

• Client-Server

• Blockchain

• Torrent

• Cloud-based storage

What design goal focuses on hiding the fact that resources are distributed?

• Scalability

• Transparency

• Openness

• Fault tolerance

What is an example of resource sharing in distributed systems?

• Centralized logging

• Peer-to-peer assisted multimedia streaming

• Single-user access

• Local file storage

Which architectural style is characterized by multiple independent nodes?

• Layered-system architecture

• Symmetrically distributed system architecture

• Client-server architecture

• Hybrid system architecture

What is the main issue with replication in distributed systems?

• Increased latency

• Network congestion

• Data inconsistency

• Limited scalability

What does 'fault tolerance' aim to achieve in distributed systems?

• Efficient communication

• Resource transparency

• Continued operation despite failures

• Simplified architecture

What technique helps to scale distributed systems by reducing latency?

• Synchronous communication

• Centralized processing

• Asynchronous communication

• File sharing

What does 'middleware' provide in distributed systems?

• Hardware integration

• Network security

• Communication facilities

• Data replication

Which system type blends naturally into the user's environment?

• Decentralized system

• Distributed pervasive system

• Grid computing system

• Cluster computing system