14.1 - Overview of Multithreading
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What is a thread?
💡 Hint: Think about what allows processes to manage tasks.
What does a single-threaded application do?
💡 Hint: Consider how tasks are handled in a sequence.
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What is the main benefit of multithreading?
💡 Hint: Think about how multithreading can speed up processes.
True or False: A single-threaded application is designed to run multiple tasks at the same time.
💡 Hint: Consider what 'single' means in this context.
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Design an application scenario where multithreading is necessary. Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider tasks that demand timely responses and resources.
If you had to explain the benefits of multithreading to a friend unfamiliar with programming, how would you do it?
💡 Hint: Focus on real-world analogies about teamwork.
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