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Which of the following term is best defined by the statement "In a distributed system, several processes may operate at the same time on separate computers on the network."?

Correct answer: A. Concurrency

  • A. Concurrency
  • B. Openness
  • C. Resource sharing
  • D. Fault tolerance

Explanation

Concurrency means that multiple processes make progress during overlapping time periods, even when they run on separate networked computers. Openness concerns interoperability, while resource sharing concerns access to shared facilities.

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