Practice - Key Idea
Practice Questions
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What is parallel processing?
💡 Hint: Think about how tasks can be done at the same time.
Name one limitation of single-processor performance.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when trying to make processors faster.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is parallel processing?
💡 Hint: Focus on how tasks are managed.
The frequency wall refers to limitations in:
💡 Hint: Think about the speed of CPUs.
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Challenge Problems
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Outline the key differences between instruction-level parallelism and parallel processing. Discuss their respective benefits and limitations.
💡 Hint: Remember the broader context of how these concepts fit into CPU design and performance.
Given the stated limitations of single processors, propose a parallel architecture that could effectively manage computational tasks for a large database system.
💡 Hint: Consider what architecture aids in maximizing computational power while being efficient.
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