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Question 1
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What could be a potential drawback of using distributed databases for storing sensitive information compared to centralized databases?

Question 2
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In creating an algorithm to process real-time traffic data from multiple sensors city-wide, what strategy should be prioritized to address scalability as more sensors are added?

Question 3
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What is a security drawback of storing encrypted passwords with reversible hashing algorithms in a distributed database system?

Question 4
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Considering distributed computing environments, which language feature is most critical for managing data consistency across different nodes?

Question 5
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When using parallel computing, how are tasks typically managed?

Question 6
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In cloud storage services that utilize distributed databases what is often improved compared to traditional local storage solutions?

Question 7
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When assessing a program that uses non-deterministic algorithms in a distributed computing setting, which technique should testers use?

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Question 8
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What is the primary purpose of using parallel computing techniques in algorithms?

Question 9
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What is the main advantage of using distributed databases over traditional centralized databases in terms of system reliability?

Question 10
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What enables a distributed computing system to process data faster than a single computer?