Practice Interconnection Networks For Parallel Processors (8.4) - Introduction to Parallel Processing
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Interconnection Networks for Parallel Processors

Practice - Interconnection Networks for Parallel Processors

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is an interconnection network?

💡 Hint: Think about how processors communicate.

Question 2 Easy

Name a characteristic of static networks.

💡 Hint: Consider if the connections change or not.

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Question 1

What is a primary function of interconnection networks?

Data storage
Communication
Data encryption

💡 Hint: Think about purpose.

Question 2

True or False: Static networks offer higher flexibility than dynamic networks.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall characteristics of both types of networks.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe a scenario in which a static interconnection network would perform poorly and explain why.

💡 Hint: Consider the need for flexible connections.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose enhancements to a dynamic interconnection network to minimize latency during peak traffic times.

💡 Hint: Think about how you would manage traffic flow.

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