Parallel Computing Intro

What are some advantages of parallel computing solutions?

• They save time and money

• They can scale more effectively than sequential solutions

• They are less efficient than sequential solutions

• They are only suitable for small-scale tasks

What is one benefit of distributed computing?

• Faster internet speed

• Solving problems that require a lot of processing time or storage

• Reducing the need for computer networks

• Increasing the cost of computing

What computing models can process large data sets or solve complex problems faster than a sequential computing model?

• Parallel

• Distributed

• Sequential

• Hybrid

What is parallel computing?

• Breaking a program into smaller sequential operations and running them at the same time using multiple processors

• Running a program on a single processor

• Breaking a program into larger sequential operations and running them at the same time using multiple processors

• Running a program on multiple processors sequentially

What is the main method of communication between devices in distributed computing?

• Using a central server

• Direct physical connection

• Sending messages to each other

• Using a shared database

What should be done first in parallel computing?

• Short processes

• Long processes

• Both short and long processes

• Sequential computing

What does the speed of parallel computing solutions depend on?

• Number of cores involved

• Amount of RAM

• Type of operating system

• Internet connection speed

What determines the final speed of the solution in parallel computing?

• The number of processors used

• The type of algorithm used

• The longest parallel task

• The total number of tasks

What is the time complexity of sequential solutions?

• O(n)

• O(log n)

• O(n^2)

• O(1)

In parallel computing, what are the processors free to do?

• Execute the steps in any order or combination

• Execute the steps in a fixed order

• Execute the steps only in sequential order

• Execute the steps in a random order