Practice Performance Optimization (3.10) - Relationship Between Hardware and Software in Computer Systems
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Performance Optimization

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Question 1 Easy

What is cache-aware programming?

💡 Hint: Think about how data is accessed in the CPU.

Question 2 Easy

How does parallel programming enhance performance?

💡 Hint: Consider programs that can execute in chunks simultaneously.

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Question 1

What is one way to optimize memory usage in software?

A. More cache misses
B. Cache-aware programming
C. Using fewer variables

💡 Hint: Think about how CPU cache impacts performance.

Question 2

True or False: Parallel programming cannot improve software performance.

True
False

💡 Hint: What does 'parallel' mean in computing?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Write a detailed explanation of how to implement cache-aware programming in a sorting algorithm. Discuss the impact on performance.

💡 Hint: Focus on data locality when designing your solution.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a design proposal for a software application that utilizes parallel programming for processing large datasets, detailing the benefits over traditional methods.

💡 Hint: Think about how real-time applications can benefit from parallel execution.

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