200-901 · Question #154
In which situation would an edge computing solution be used?
The correct answer is A. where low latency is needed. Edge computing moves processing closer to the data source to minimize latency. It is purpose-built for time-sensitive applications that cannot tolerate the delay of round-tripping data to a centralized cloud.
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In which situation would an edge computing solution be used?
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- Awhere low latency is needed
- Bwhere high CPU throughput is needed
- Cwhere fast memory is needed
- Dwhere high disk space is needed
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A94% (34)
- C3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
Edge computing moves processing closer to the data source to minimize latency. It is purpose-built for time-sensitive applications that cannot tolerate the delay of round-tripping data to a centralized cloud.
Edge computing processes data at or near the point of origin - on local servers or IoT devices - rather than sending it to a distant data center. This dramatically reduces network latency because data does not travel long distances, making it essential for real-time applications such as autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and live media processing.
High CPU throughput is a hardware specification concern addressed by selecting appropriate processors, not a use case that specifically drives the adoption of an edge computing architecture.
Fast memory is a hardware performance concern addressed through RAM selection and caching strategies, not by choosing an edge computing deployment model.
High disk space requirements are addressed by cloud or on-premises storage solutions, not by edge computing, which is designed around proximity and low latency rather than storage capacity.
Concept tested: Edge computing use cases and latency reduction
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/cloud/what-is-edge-computing.html
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