The Difference Between a Decentralized and a Distributed System Is

question 117

Multiple Choice

The difference between a decentralized and a distributed system is?

• A) A decentralized system is hosted across multiple datacenters
• B) Distributed and decentralized are the same thing
• C) A decentralized system is not wholly owned by a single entity
• D) A distributed system is not wholly owned by a single entity

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