Grid Computing Takes Advantage of the Available 75 Per Cent

question 12

Multiple Choice

Grid computing takes advantage of the available 75 per cent of unused processing power of a computer and links thousands of individual computers around the world creating a _______ that can process intensive tasks.

• A)personal computer
• B)employee client
• C)company server
• D)virtual supercomputer

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Definitions:

Bonds

Bonds are debt securities issued by corporations or governments to raise funds, where the bond issuer agrees to pay back the principal along with interest.

Zero Coupon Issue

A bond or debt security that doesn’t pay periodic interest but is traded at a discount, realizing gains at maturity.

Annual Coupon

The yearly interest payment made by a bond issuer to its bondholders.

Market Rate

The prevailing interest rate available in the marketplace on investments or loans.