Multi-Core and Parallel Systems Quiz

What is the central processing unit (CPU) responsible for in a computer?

• Handling user input

• Managing network connections

• Driving day-to-day operations

• Storing data

What is a multi-core processor?

• A processor designed for mobile devices

• A processor with integrated graphics

• A single physical chip with two or more independent processing units

• A single core processor with higher speed

What is a chip multiprocessor (CMP)?

• A processor designed for gaming

• A single physical chip containing multiple CPU cores

• A processor with integrated memory

• A processor with a single core

What is a dual-core processor?

• A processor with two integrated graphics units

• A processor with two independent cores

• A processor with two physical chips

• A processor with two memory modules

What is the maximum number of cores mentioned in the video for the latest commercial processors?

• 128

• 16

• 32

• 64

What is parallel processing?

• Processing multiple instructions sequentially

• Processing instructions using integrated graphics

• Processing program instructions by dividing them between multiple processors or cores

• Processing instructions using a single core

What is the main objective of parallel processing?

• Improving graphics performance

• Reducing power consumption

• Increasing memory capacity

• Running a program in less time

What is Amdahl's Law used for in computer science?

• Predicting the speed of a single-core processor

• Predicting the possible speed increases by adding more processors or cores

• Determining the memory requirements of a program

• Calculating the power consumption of a processor

What is the difference between parallel processing and concurrent processing?

• Parallel processing supports two or more actions in progress at the same time, while concurrent processing supports two or more actions executing simultaneously

• Concurrent processing supports two or more actions in progress at the same time, while parallel processing supports two or more actions executing simultaneously

• There is no difference; they are the same

• Parallel processing is used for graphics, while concurrent processing is used for computations

What is a key factor that affects the speed increase from parallel processing?

• The actual task being carried out and if the software is designed for parallel processing

• The type of operating system used

• The number of cores in the processor

• The amount of memory available