Practice Using the multiprocessing Module - 3.1 | Chapter 7: Concurrency and Parallelism in Python | Python Advance
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What module would you use for running CPU-bound tasks in Python?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about parallel execution of processes.

Question 2

Easy

What does GIL stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Is it related to threading or multiprocessing?

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does the multiprocessing module help achieve?

  • True parallelism
  • Thread safety
  • Memory sharing

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the nature of CPU-bound tasks.

Question 2

True or False: The GIL allows multiple threads in Python to run bytecode simultaneously.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the limitation posed by GIL.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Implement a multiprocessing solution for computing the factorial of numbers from 1 to 10, using the multiprocessing module to parallelize the computation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall how to define functions and invoke processes.

Question 2

Discuss the limitations of using multiprocessing in a high-throughput application where latency is a concern. Suggest alternative approaches.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about trade-offs related to performance and application needs.

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