Sequential/Parallel/Distributed Computing - AP CSP

True or False?

Parallel computing uses multiple computers, each containing multiple processors.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the correct formula for speedup?

• $speedup\ =\ \frac{sequential\ run\ time\ }{parallel\ run\ time}$

• $speedup\ =\ \frac{parallel\ \ run\ \ time}{sequential\ \ run\ \ time}$

• $speedup\ =\ sequetntial\ \ run\ \ time\ \times parallel\ \ run\ \ time$

• $speedup\ =\ parallel\ \ run\ \ time\ +\ sequential\ \ run\ \ time$

Which type of computing system will take as long as the sum of all the individual steps?

• Distributed Computing

• Parallel Computing

• Multiple Computing

• Sequential Computing

Parallel computing can consist of which types of components? (Select 2 answers)

• Parallel components

• Distributed components

• Calcuolatory components

• Sequential components

True or False?

In a parallel computing system, the process will take as long as the longest task.

• True

• False

Complex problems that take up a large amount of computer storage would best be solved by...?

• Central processing units (CPU)

• Distributed computing

• Graphics processing units (GPU)

• Parallel computing

Which types of computing systems utilize a central processing unit (CPU)?

(Select all that apply)

• Sequential

• Distributed

• Parallel

Fill in the blank.

Distributed computing uses _________ to process complex tasks.

• A single computer, with a single processor

• A single computer, with multiple processors

• Multiple computers, each with a single processor

• Multiple computers, each with multiple processors

A sequential computing solution runs the above task. How long does it take in seconds?

(Type JUST the number)

A parallel computing system has two processors. What is the minimum amount of time to run the processes listed above?

• 30 seconds

• 40 seconds

• 60 seconds

• 70 seconds