Practice Introduction To Parallel Processing (8) - Introduction to Parallel Processing
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Introduction to Parallel Processing

Practice - Introduction to Parallel Processing

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is parallel processing?

💡 Hint: Think about how tasks can be divided.

Question 2 Easy

Name one benefit of parallel processing.

💡 Hint: Consider the speed of tasks done together.

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Question 1

What is the main benefit of parallel processing?

Increased task complexity
Higher throughput
Reduced redundancy

💡 Hint: Consider the speed of completing tasks.

Question 2

True or False: Pipelining can introduce hazards that need to be handled.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how multiple instructions might interact.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a scenario with multiple tasks that have dependencies, outline a strategy for managing task scheduling and minimizing performance overhead.

💡 Hint: Think about how to distribute tasks effectively.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the implications of adding more processors to a parallel system with fixed communication limits.

💡 Hint: Consider how communication works in parallel systems.

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