1. What is a Distributed System ?

• A single computer performing all tasks independently

• A collection of independent computers working together as a unified system

• A centralized system with one server controlling all tasks

• A network of computers without communication

2. Which of the following is a key characteristic of distributed systems?

• Single point of failure

• Centralized data storage

• Resource sharing and coordination across nodes

• No communication between nodes

3. What is the primary function of distributed system software?

• Only hardware management

• To operate in isolation

• Coordinate activities and share resources

• Manage local files

4. Which of the following best describes Client-Server architecture?

• Each node acts as both client and server

• Clients request resources, and servers provide them

• Nodes operate independently without communication

• Each client communicates with other clients directly

5. Which of these is an example of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) architecture?

• Web applications

• Cloud storage services

• BitTorrent file-sharing networks

• Online banking systems

6. What type of computing involves large data centers providing high-performance services to many users?

• Desktop computing

• Internet computing

• Local computing

• Offline computing

7. In distributed systems, a database is primarily used to

• Store processed data from connected nodes

• Perform only calculations

• Connect hardware components

• Manage software updates

8. Which of the following are examples of advanced network-based computing technologies?

• Mainframe Computing and IoT

• Single-Core Processing and Low-Speed Networks

• Blockchain and Edge Computing

• High-Performance Computing (HPC) and High-Throughput Computing (HTC)

9. 9. What is the main goal of a distributed system?

• Reducing network traffic

• Isolating independent computers

• Coordinating tasks and sharing resources

• Limiting data access

10. 10. Which component is NOT part of a distributed system?

• 10. Independent nodes

• 10. Centralized network

• 10. Isolated workstations with no communication

• 10. Shared databases