Quiz 4

grid computing

connecting geographically remote computers in a single network to create a "virtual supercomputer " is called:

Not true - the bulk of processing occurs on the client True - the client provides the user interface computing on the internet is based on the client/sever model the client is normally a desktop or laptop computer the server provides security, remote access, and user authentication

Which of the following statements about client/server computing is not true?

Green computing

__ describes the practices and technologies used to minimize the environmental effects of manufacturing and managing computing devices

Not - smartphones ARE- smartwatches smart badges activity trackers smart glasses

all of the following are examples of wearable computers devices except:

Mashups

software applications that combine different components of online software applications are referred to as:

distributed processing

the use of multiple computers linked by communications networks for processing is called:

Supercomputer

which of the following computer is used for weather forecasting on a national or worldwide scale?

Not true - it removes the concern about data and systems security for businesses True - it is the fastest-growing form of computing it allows smaller firms to use resources previously unaffordable it relies on the internet as the platform for delivering services to users

which of the following is not true about cloud computing?

Not true - Linux is the primary OS used in quantum computing True - Linux is a UNIX-like operating system Linux plays a major role in running web servers and local area networks Linux is a robust alternative to Windows operating systems Linux is an example of open source software

which of the following statements about Linux is not true?

Server

which of the following types of computer would you used to support a computer network?