Define / descrbe a ring buffer.

A class of multiprocessor where computing “nodes” are plain, ordinary computers tied together over some kind of network connection is known as a(n):

What is message passing used for?

An undesirable situation that occurs when a device or system attempts to perform two or more operations at the same time, but because of the nature of the device or system, the operations must be done in the proper sequence to be done correctly, is known as a(n):

A variable or abstract data type used to control access to a common resource by multiple processes in a concurrent system such as a multiprogramming operating system is known as a(n):

A section of code that must not be simultaneously accessed by more than one process is called a(n):

A person can express joy and sadness and still be considered in a normal range of emotions.

The original PC, 7-bit character set used for keyboard input to computing devices is/was __________. (The acronym is sufficient.)

Please answer in complete sentences and be thourough. The society in Gattaca attempts to eliminate genetic “imperfections.”  How might reducing diversity harm a society?

Please answer in complete sentences and be thourough. Why do you think non-genetically designed (Invalid) individuals were discriminated against in this movie? How can we compare this to discriminations that exist today?