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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is parallel processing?
💡 Hint: Think about how tasks can be done at the same time.
Question 2
Easy
Name one limitation of single-processor performance.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when trying to make processors faster.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is parallel processing?
- A method of asynchronous computation
- Executing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Sequencing tasks in a queue
💡 Hint: Focus on how tasks are managed.
Question 2
The frequency wall refers to limitations in:
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the speed of CPUs.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation