Practice SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data) - 8.3.2 | Module 8: Introduction to Parallel Processing | Computer Architecture
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8.3.2 - SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does SIMD stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about how many types of instructions and data streams are involved.

Question 2

Easy

Provide an example where SIMD could be effectively utilized.

💡 Hint: What are operations that affect a group of similar items at once?

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of SIMD architecture?

  • Increased power consumption
  • Higher throughput
  • Slower processing
  • Reduced flexibility

💡 Hint: Consider how SIMD allows processing tasks to be done all at once.

Question 2

True or False: SIMD can handle different operations on different data points simultaneously.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the meaning of the term 'single instruction' in SIMD.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze the use of SIMD in video games and describe specific scenarios where it optimizes performance.

💡 Hint: Consider how many elements need the same calculations in a scene.

Question 2

Discuss the limitations of SIMD when applied to general-purpose computing tasks.

💡 Hint: Think about tasks where decisions need to be made based on the data being processed.

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