8.4.2. Parallel Processing and Multi-Core Processing

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define parallel processing.

   Hint

   What does 'parallel' imply?

2. 2.

   What is multi-core processing?

   Hint

   Consider how many cores are in a processor.

3. 3.

   What does parallel processing do?

   • A. Executes processes simultaneously
   • B. Limits processes to one at a time
   • C. Only works on single-core processors

   Hint

   Focus on the meaning of 'parallel'.

4. 4.

   True or False: Multi-threading enables a single core to handle only one task at a time.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of how threads operate.

5. 5.

   Imagine a scenario where a machine is training an AI model with a dataset of one million images. Describe how parallel processing might be implemented to enhance training speed. Consider the specific roles of multi-core and distributed processing.

   Hint

   Think about breaking tasks into smaller parts that can be handled at the same time.

6. 6.

   Consider an AI application used in autonomous vehicles. Discuss the trade-offs involved in implementing multi-core versus distributed computing systems for processing sensor data.

   Hint

   Consider the benefits of speed vs. scalability.