Intermediate
Computer Architecture & Organization
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What is the difference between "vertical scaling" and "horizontal scaling" from a hardware architecture perspective?
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The correct answer is A) Vertical scaling means adding more resources (CPU, RAM) to a single machine; horizontal scaling means adding more machines to distribute the workload across multiple systems
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Correct Answer
Vertical scaling means adding more resources (CPU, RAM) to a single machine; horizontal scaling means adding more machines to distribute the workload across multiple systems
Explanation
Vertical scaling ("scaling up") increases the capacity of an individual machine, while horizontal scaling ("scaling out") adds more machines to a system, a distinction relevant to both hardware architecture and distributed systems design.
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