H13-511_V5.5 · Question #142
Which of the following are computing algorithms in the evolution of computer science? (Multiple choice)
The correct answer is B. Distributed Computing C. Parallel Computing D. Grid Computing. Distributed Computing (B), Parallel Computing (C), and Grid Computing (D) represent foundational paradigms in the historical evolution of computer science - each emerged as a distinct model for handling increasingly complex computational demands. Parallel Computing (1960s–70s)…
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Which of the following are computing algorithms in the evolution of computer science? (Multiple choice)
Options
- AFunction Compute
- BDistributed Computing
- CParallel Computing
- DGrid Computing
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A19% (6)
- B81% (26)
Explanation
Distributed Computing (B), Parallel Computing (C), and Grid Computing (D) represent foundational paradigms in the historical evolution of computer science - each emerged as a distinct model for handling increasingly complex computational demands. Parallel Computing (1960s–70s) introduced simultaneous multi-processor execution; Distributed Computing (1970s–80s) spread workloads across networked machines; and Grid Computing (1990s–2000s) extended this by pooling geographically dispersed resources into a unified virtual supercomputer.
Function Compute (A) is incorrect - it is a brand name for a modern cloud serverless service (notably Alibaba Cloud's offering), not a recognized computing paradigm in CS history. It's a product, not an evolutionary algorithm or model.
Memory tip: Think of the evolution as a progression - Parallel (same machine, many cores) → Distributed (many machines, one network) → Grid (many networks, one virtual system). All three are "-ing" computing paradigms with documented CS histories; anything that sounds like a cloud product name is likely the distractor.
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