1. CS414: Computer Center Management
Sheet # 2
Fall 2014 Dr. Ghada Abdelhady
Answer the following questions:
(Assignment #2 Solve Q# 6 and 7 due date 6th
Nov)
1. State true or false for the following statements and correct the false:
a. Von Neuman's concepts of computing are no longer used in the current computer
applications ( )
Correction: …………………………………………………………………………
b. Parallel System is the system that provides 2-way communication with users ( )
Correction: …………………………………………………………………………
c. In distributed systems there are difficulties in communication and data exchange
between units. ( )
Correction: ……………………………………………………………………..
d. DSS is particularly helpful for unstructured problems ( )
Correction: ……………………………………………………………………..
2. Complete the following sentences by the suitable answer:
a. the von Neumann Architecture is based on two concepts which are:
…………………………………………… and …………………………………….
b. DSS stands for …………… …………………….. ………………………
3. Explain in detail the multi-tasking systems and how do they work?
4. Define the following:
Fault-tolerant System
Parallel Systems
Clustered Computers
5. State the drawback of the centralized systems.
6. Explain in detail the Decision Support System defining its three main components
7. What are the differences between the centralized and distributed systems,
explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each system?
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High Institute for Computer and information system
