Practice Load Balancing in Multicore Systems - 8.8 | 8. Multicore | Computer Architecture
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8.8 - Load Balancing in Multicore Systems

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of load balancing in multicore systems?

💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency of core utilization.

Question 2

Easy

Define static load balancing.

💡 Hint: It considers workload characteristics at the start.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is load balancing?

  • A method to cool cores
  • Distributing tasks across cores
  • Rebooting systems

💡 Hint: Think about the goal of utilizing all system resources.

Question 2

True or False: Dynamic load balancing can help adapt to changing workload conditions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how workloads might change over time.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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