13. Which of the following is a benefit of parallel and distributed computing? A. Distributed computing typically requires fewer computers B. Distributed computing can be used when parallel solutions are not possible C. Parallel computing scales more effectively than sequential computing D. Distributed computing improves the speed at which an individual computer executes a program

13. Which of the following is a benefit of parallel and distributed computing? A. Distributed computing typically requires fewer computers B. Distributed computing can be used when parallel solutions are not possible C. Parallel computing scales more effectively than sequential computing D. Distributed computing improves the speed at which an individual computer executes a program

Database System Concepts

7th Edition

ISBN:9780078022159

Author:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Publisher:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Chapter1: Introduction

Section: Chapter Questions

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