SLR2: Multicore/Parallel Processing

What is the primary role of the CPU in a computer system?

• To store data

• To drive and carry out the overall operations of the system

• To render graphics

• To manage network connections

In the early days of computing, how many CPUs were typically responsible for carrying out and controlling all instructions?

• None

• One

• Two

• Multiple

What led to the emergence of co-processors in computing systems?

• Decreasing demand on CPUs

• Increasing demand on a single central processing unit

• The invention of the internet

• The need for larger storage

What is a co-processor?

• A device for storing data

• An additional processor used for a specialised task

• A type of memory

• A network interface card

What is the main purpose of a co-processor?

• To slow down the computer

• To improve the overall speed of the computer

• To increase the size of the computer

• To reduce the power consumption

How does a co-processor improve the speed of a computer?

• By executing tasks sequentially

• By executing tasks concurrently or alongside the main CPU

• By reducing the number of tasks

• By increasing the number of tasks

What is the most well-known type of co-processor?

• CPU

• RAM

• GPU

• SSD

What does GPU stand for?

• General Processing Unit

• Graphical Processing Unit

• Global Processing Unit

• Gigantic Processing Unit

What was the initial use of GPUs?

• Managing network connections

• Rendering graphics

• Storing data

• Processing audio

Which of the following is NOT a function of a co-processor?

• To execute tasks alongside the main CPU

• To improve computer speed

• To store large amounts of data

• To perform specialised tasks