If the Nature of the Distributed Replicated Data and of the Applications

question 4

Multiple Choice

If the nature of the distributed replicated data and of the applications that use it can tolerate retrieved data not necessarily being up-to-the-minute accurate then a(n) ____ approach to updating replicated data can be used.

• A) mirrored
• B) duplicated
• C) synchronous
• D) asynchronous
• E) versioning

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Definitions:

Low Risk Choice

A decision made under conditions of uncertainty that has the least potential for negative consequences.

Hostile Manner

A way of behaving or communicating that is aggressive, unfriendly, and antagonistic.

Uncertainty

A psychological state of having limited knowledge or lacking confidence in one’s knowledge, leading to ambiguity in perception or decision making.

Dichotomous

Divided or dividing into two sharply distinct opposites or contrasts.