10.1 - Introduction to Vector Processing
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Practice Questions
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Define vector processing in one sentence.
💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from standard processing.
What is a vector register?
💡 Hint: Consider its role in enhancing processing speed.
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What is vector processing?
💡 Hint: Focus on how it operates on data elements.
True or False: Vector length affects how many data elements can be processed at once in vector processing.
💡 Hint: Consider what vector length means largely.
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If a vector register can hold 8 data elements and a processor uses vector processing to compute tasks involving 64 elements, how many cycles will it need to process all data?
💡 Hint: Divide the total elements by the capacity of the vector register.
Discuss the implications of increasing vector length on computational tasks in scientific research. How would different research fields benefit?
💡 Hint: Consider how time efficiency plays a role in research outcomes.
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