8.8 - Load Balancing in Multicore Systems
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of load balancing in multicore systems?
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency of core utilization.
Define static load balancing.
💡 Hint: It considers workload characteristics at the start.
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What is load balancing?
💡 Hint: Think about the goal of utilizing all system resources.
True or False: Dynamic load balancing can help adapt to changing workload conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about how workloads might change over time.
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Describe a scenario in a data center where static load balancing would lead to inefficiencies. How would you redesign it with dynamic load balancing?
💡 Hint: Think about varying times of the day and user activity.
Propose a method of measuring the effectiveness of load balancing in a multicore system. What metrics would you track?
💡 Hint: Consider both performance and resource usage.
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