Parallel Processing Quiz

In which scenario is serial processing likely to be more efficient than parallel processing?

• When processing large datasets with independent tasks.

• When tasks are dependent on the results of previous tasks.

• When utilizing multiple cores of a CPU.

• When performing operations that require high throughput.

What is a benefit of multicore processors in computing?

• Reduced heat generation

• Fewer errors

• Faster processing speed

• Simplified programming

Which of the following best defines core in a multicore processor?

• A part of the motherboard that connects to the CPU

• A single processing unit that can independently execute tasks

• The storage capacity of the CPU

• The cooling system for the processor

What does SMP stand for?

• Symmetric Multi-Processing

• Single Memory Processing

• Serial Multi-Processing

• Shared Memory Protocol

How is concurrency different from parallel processing?

• Concurrency involves tasks running at the exact same time on multiple processors, while parallel processing involves switching between tasks on a single processor.

• Concurrency involves managing multiple tasks that are in progress, but not necessarily running at the same time, while parallel processing involves tasks being executed simultaneously on multiple processors.

• Concurrency always requires multiple processors, whereas parallel processing only uses a single processor.

• Concurrency and parallel processing are two terms for the same concept.

What is concurrency in computing?

• The ability to perform multiple tasks at the exact same time on different processors

• The execution of a single task using multiple processors

• The use of a single processor to execute a single task at a time

• The ability to start, pause, and resume multiple tasks without necessarily performing them at the same time

What does MPP stand for?

• Multi-Processor Program

• Massively-Programmed Process

• Memory Portion Parallelism

• Massively Parallel Processing

What does NUMA stand for?

• Non-Uniform Multi-Application

• New Under Machine Architecture

• Non-Uniform Memory Access

• Network-United Memory Arithmetic

What does IPC stand for?

• Integrated Program Computing

• Internal Parallel Communication

• Interrupt Processing Controller

• Inter-Process Communication

What is the opposite of NUMA?

• NUM

• UMA

• GPU

• Cluster