Motivation and Rationale for Parallel and Distributed Computing

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What is a primary motivation for using parallel computing in scientific research?
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Which of the following is a major advantage of distributed computing over centralized computing?
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What is a key challenge in parallel computing that can affect performance?
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Why is scalability a critical consideration in distributed systems?
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Which concept involves breaking down a complex problem into smaller, independent tasks?
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What is the term for a system's ability to maintain performance as more resources are added?
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Which distributed computing model is commonly used for processing large-scale data?
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In parallel computing, what is the effect of Amdahl's Law?
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What is a common misconception about distributed systems?
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Which technique in parallel computing helps to minimize communication overhead?
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