In Co-Location, a Firm

question 1

Multiple Choice

In co-location, a firm:

• A) purchases and owns its web server but locates the server in the physical facility of a hosting service.
• B) contracts with an external vendor to run its computer center and networks.
• C) off-loads peak demand for computing power to remote, large-scale data centers.
• D) utilizes an external, distributed computing grid.
• E) uses only open source software to operate its computer systems.

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Definitions:

Ionic

Relating to ions or the formation of ions by the gaining or losing of electrons, often discussed in the context of chemical bonds.

Metallic

Pertaining to, composed of, or resembling metal; having the characteristics or qualities of metals.

Intermolecular

Relating to the forces or interactions between molecules, which determine phase states and properties of substances.

Hydrogen Bonds

These are weak bonds between molecules or within molecules that result from the attraction of a hydrogen atom to a highly electronegative element like oxygen or nitrogen.