Practice Multithreading and ILP - 5.9 | 5. Exploiting Instruction-Level Parallelism | Computer Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does multithreading allow in a processor?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how multiple tasks can be executed at the same time.

Question 2

Easy

What is the full form of ILP?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the concept it encompasses in processor design.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of multithreading in processors?

  • To execute instructions sequentially
  • To run multiple threads simultaneously
  • To increase clock speed

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how multiple tasks can be performed at the same time.

Question 2

True or False: Simultaneous Multithreading only allows one thread to execute at a time.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what 'simultaneous' means.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a scenario with a single-threaded application managing a heavy database query, analyze how multithreading could improve performance. Discuss potential challenges in implementation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the trade-offs in concurrent versus sequential execution.

Question 2

Evaluate how a processor using SMT could handle different types of workloads effectively and provide examples. What limitations might arise?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how different workloads can impact processing power and efficiency.

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