Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Grid Computing

What is grid computing also known as?

• Parallel computing

• Cloud computing

• Distributed computing

• Centralized computing

How does grid computing distribute the workload?

• To a single processor

• Across multiple systems

• Within a single system

• To a single node

What is the main difference between a computing grid and a cluster?

• Clusters are used for scientific applications, grids are not

• Clusters are physically connected, grids are not

• Grids are centrally managed, clusters are not

• Grids have individual resource managers, clusters do not

What is the software used in grid computing called?

• Debugger

• Compiler

• Middleware

• Kernel

What is the purpose of middleware in grid computing?

• Processing data in parallel

• Managing resources centrally

• Translating information between systems

• Storing data locally

Which of the following is NOT an application of grid computing?

• Playing video games

• Processing internal data

• Analyzing brain behavior

• Modeling molecular structures

What is cloud computing considered to be in relation to grid computing?

• A subset

• An alternative

• An extension

• A competitor

Where are clusters usually located?

• In a cloud environment

• In a virtual space

• In multiple physical spaces

• In a single physical space

What type of network connection is required for systems in a computing grid to work together?

• Bluetooth

• USB

• LAN

• HDMI

What is the purpose of grid computing in economic simulations?

• Simulating market scenarios

• Analyzing consumer trends

• Predicting interest rates

• Modeling stock market behavior