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What is the primary goal of parallel computing?
What is the primary goal of parallel computing?
- To increase available computation power for faster application processing and problem solving (correct)
- To focus on single-core processing
- To decrease power consumption
- To reduce the cost of computing hardware
How is inter-processor communication achieved in parallel computing?
How is inter-processor communication achieved in parallel computing?
- Via centralized shared memory or message passing (correct)
- Using parallel operating systems
- Through cloud-based communication protocols
- By leveraging quantum encryption
What type of memory coupling is found in parallel computing?
What type of memory coupling is found in parallel computing?
- Flash memory
- Virtual memory
- Cache memory
- Distributed memory (correct)
Which type of system is parallel computing most commonly associated with?
Which type of system is parallel computing most commonly associated with?
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What is the main advantage of parallel computing compared to sequential computing?
What is the main advantage of parallel computing compared to sequential computing?
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What differentiates tightly coupled processors from loosely coupled processors in parallel computing?
What differentiates tightly coupled processors from loosely coupled processors in parallel computing?
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Which type of problem-solving approach does parallel computing commonly employ?
Which type of problem-solving approach does parallel computing commonly employ?
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How does parallel computing contribute to faster application processing?
How does parallel computing contribute to faster application processing?
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What is the main purpose of breaking down larger problems in parallel computing?
What is the main purpose of breaking down larger problems in parallel computing?
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Which type of memory architecture is beneficial for scaling parallel computing systems?
Which type of memory architecture is beneficial for scaling parallel computing systems?
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