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ONE 6th FORM Pipelining, Backtracking and Performance Modelling

Authored by Lorna Jarrett

Computers

12th Grade

ONE 6th FORM Pipelining, Backtracking and Performance Modelling
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is performance modeling?

The process of approximating how well models perform using mathematics.

A method of direct and detailed testing of systems.

A technique for visualizing data structures.

The process of creating 3D models for video games.

Answer explanation

Performance modeling is the process of approximating how well models perform using mathematics, making it the correct choice.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is pipelining?

Splitting a large task into manageable chunks and overlapping these smaller processes to speed up the overall process.

A programming language for web development.

A method for creating pipelines in industrial settings.

A plumbing technique for managing water flow.

Answer explanation

Pipelining is the process of splitting a large task into smaller chunks and overlapping them to speed up the overall process.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is visualization in the context of solving computational problems?

A technique used exclusively in virtual reality.

The way we visualize a problem can have a major impact on the journey to a workable solution.

The act of making something visible to the eye.

Creating visual art.

Answer explanation

The way we visualize a problem can have a major impact on the journey to a workable solution.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might a company use performance modeling?

To reduce the time and cost associated with detailed testing.

To increase the complexity of their systems.

To train new employees.

To create visual effects for movies.

Answer explanation

Performance modeling is used to reduce the time and cost associated with detailed testing, making it the correct choice.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can performance modeling be applied in the gaming industry?

To calculate whether servers can cope under greater strain.

To write game storylines.

To design game characters.

To market games to a wider audience.

Answer explanation

Performance modeling in the gaming industry can be applied to calculate whether servers can cope under greater strain, ensuring smooth gameplay experiences for users.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of pipelining?

A process for creating pipelines in oil industries.

A technique for painting.

A method of water distribution in a city.

Executing a program in the CPU where one processor core fetches an instruction while other cores are decoding and executing instructions.

Answer explanation

Pipelining in CPU involves one core fetching an instruction while others decode and execute, improving efficiency.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does visualization help in solving computational problems?

By reducing the need for testing.

By simplifying the coding process.

By making the problem disappear.

By creating a mental image of what a program will do or how it will work before starting to solve it.

Answer explanation

Visualization helps in solving computational problems by creating a mental image of what a program will do or how it will work before starting to solve it.

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