Distributed Computing and C++ Applications

Distributed Computing and C++ Applications

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the fascinating world of distributed computing systems, highlighting their presence in vehicles and aircraft. It delves into the technology of hardware and concurrent programming, emphasizing the role of multicores. The discussion extends to gadgets like cell phones and cameras, which are seen as complex computing systems. The video also touches on web technologies and large-scale systems, such as Google and Facebook, and their reliance on C++ for performance and efficiency. The overarching theme is the pervasive nature of software and computing in modern technology.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What programming language is used for programming BMWs and F35 fighter planes?

C++

Ruby

Python

Java

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key focus in the technology of hardware discussed by the speaker?

Single-core processors

Quantum computing

Analog circuits

Multicore processors

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of programming is associated with multicore processors?

Functional programming

Procedural programming

Concurrent programming

Sequential programming

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many processors can a typical SLR camera have according to the speaker?

Ten

Two

One

Five or six

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on gadgets like cell phones and cameras?

They are not programmable

They are simple devices

They are complex gadgets

They are outdated technology

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When does the speaker find web technologies interesting?

When they are used for small projects

When they involve large-scale computing

When they are written in JavaScript

When they are used in personal blogs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company recently turned to C++ for performance reasons?

Facebook

Microsoft

Twitter

Amazon

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