Practice Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP) - 8.2.2 | 8. Multicore | Computer Architecture
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Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)

8.2.2 - Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does AMP stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the type of processing architecture discussed.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of the primary core in AMP?

💡 Hint: Consider which core has a leadership role.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of the primary core in AMP?

To execute all tasks
To manage and delegate tasks
To process only data

💡 Hint: Focus on the leadership role in task management.

Question 2

In AMP, which cores handle simpler tasks?

💡 Hint: Think about the terminology used for cores assisting in processing.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a scenario where AMP might fail to optimize performance. Suggest an alternative architecture that could better handle the workload.

💡 Hint: Think of conditions under which a single core becomes overloaded.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a hypothetical embedded system using AMP and explain how each core’s task would be organized.

💡 Hint: Consider the different functionalities required for such embedded systems.

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