The Way in Which Application Layer Functions Are Spread Among

question 42

Multiple Choice

The way in which application layer functions are spread among computers to deliver service to users is called ________.

• A)distributed processing
• B)peer-to-peer computing
• C)client/server computing
• D)an application architecture
• E)Both b.and c.

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Definitions:

Mean Arrival Time

The average time it takes for an entity or set of entities to reach a certain point, commonly used in queueing theory and logistics.

Mean Interarrival Time

The average time between arrivals in a queuing system.

Probabilistic Arrival

A concept where arrivals or occurrences are not deterministic but follow a probability distribution, often used in queuing theory and logistics.

Multiple Queues

Systems or setups where there are several lines or sequences for processing tasks, customers, or data, aimed at enhancing efficiency or service delivery.