Question 40
Distributed and Parallel DatabasesWhich of the following is a characteristic of parallel databases?
- A.There can be shared-memory or shared-disk
- B.They are connected using public purpose networks
- C.Machines in this environment are in different locations
- D.It has local autonomy
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Answer: A (There can be shared-memory or shared-disk)
Explanation
Parallel databases run on processors that share memory or disks in one place; the other options describe distributed databases.