Practice - Data Parallelism vs. Task Parallelism
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Practice Questions
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What is data parallelism?
💡 Hint: Think about how tasks can be split between multiple processors.
What is task parallelism?
💡 Hint: Consider processors handling distinct functions in an AI system.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What defines data parallelism?
💡 Hint: Focus on the operation and the data.
Is task parallelism useful in AI applications?
💡 Hint: Think about the need for multiple functions in AI.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an AI system that utilizes both data and task parallelism. Describe its architecture and how the two types of parallelism would enhance performance.
💡 Hint: Think of how each part can contribute to maximizing computational resources.
Consider the limitations discussed in class regarding synchronization overhead in task-based systems. How might you mitigate these issues in a proposed system architecture?
💡 Hint: Focus on reducing the need for constant communication between processors.
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