Multiple Choice Questions
1. The set of loosely connected computers are called as _____.
A). LAN
B). WAN
C). Workstation
D). Cluster
Ans. D
2. The computer cluster architecture emerged as a result of ____.
A). ISA
B). Workstation
C). Super computers
D). Distributed systems
Ans. D
3. The software which governs the group of computers is _____.
A). Driver Rd45
B). Interfacor UI
C). Clustering middleware
D). Distributor
Ans. C
4. The simplest form of a cluster is ______ approach.
A). Beowolf
B). Sequioa
C). Stone
D). None of the above
Ans. A
5. The cluster formation in which the work is divided equally among the systems is ______.
A). Load-configuration
B). Load-Division
C). Light head
D). Both a and b
Ans. A
6. In the client server model of the cluster _____ approach is used.
A). Load configuration
B). FIFO
C). Bankers algorithm
D). Round robin
Ans. D
7. The beowolf structure follows the _____ approach of relationship between the systems.
A). Master-slave
B). Asynchronous
C). Synchronous
D). Isochronous
Ans. A
8. The most common modes of communication in clusters is/are ______.
A). Message queues
B). Message passing interface
C). PVM
D). Both b and c
Ans. D
9. The method followed in case of node failure, wherein the node gets disabled is _____.
A). STONITH
B). Fibre channel
C). Fencing
D). None of the above
Ans. A
10. The each computer in a cluster is connected using _____.
A). UTP
B). Rj-45
C). STP
D). Coaxial cable
Ans. B