Multiple choice

The collection of independent computers that appear to the user of the system as single computer is called

  1. centralized system

  2. distributed system

  3. autonomous system

  4. none of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A distributed system is defined as a collection of independent computers that appears to its users as a single, coherent computer system. The key characteristic is that the multiple machines work together transparently, so users perceive them as one unified system rather than separate entities.