What is a distributed database?

Practice Questions

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What is a distributed database?
  1. A database that is stored on a single server
  2. A database that is spread across multiple locations
  3. A database that uses cloud storage
  4. A database that is only accessible via the internet

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is a distributed database?
Correct Answer: A distributed database is a database that is spread across multiple locations.
  • Step 1: Understand what a database is. A database is a place where data is stored and organized.
  • Step 2: Learn that a distributed database is not just in one place. It is spread out over different locations.
  • Step 3: Know that these locations can be on different servers, which are powerful computers that store data.
  • Step 4: Realize that these locations can also be in different geographical areas, like different cities or countries.
  • Step 5: Understand that the main idea is to have the same database available in multiple places for better access and reliability.
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