Quiz on Distributed Systems

What is the primary purpose of a distributed system?

• To operate independently

• To appear as a single system to users

• To reduce computing power

• To eliminate network dependency

Which of the following best defines a distributed computing system?

• A single computer running multiple applications

• A group of computers sharing resources across a network

• A computer with multiple processors

• A system with no network connection

What enables communication between computers in a distributed system?

• Hard drives

• Network connections

• Local memory

• USB devices

What characteristic of a distributed system allows multiple computers to share resources?

• Openness

• Resource sharing

• Scalability

• Fault tolerance

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a distributed system?

• Scalability

• Heterogeneity

• Centralization

• Concurrency

Why is heterogeneity important in a distributed system?

• It allows components with different technologies to work together

• It increases the complexity of the system

• It reduces system performance

• It makes communication difficult

Which of the following is an example of heterogeneity in a distributed system?

• All nodes using the same programming language

• Different operating systems communicating in a network

• A single user accessing a standalone computer

• A system without network access

What is the primary function of middleware in a distributed system?

• To provide security

• To enable communication between components

• To prevent hardware failures

• To slow down processing

In a distributed system, what is the role of an application server?

• To store databases

• To execute applications and process client requests

• To act as a backup server

• To provide power supply

What is the purpose of a payment gateway in a distributed system?

• To store customer information

• To handle financial transactions securely

• To act as a firewall

• To manage software updates