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What is the purpose of synchronization in parallel computing?
What is the purpose of synchronization in parallel computing?
- To allocate memory efficiently for each thread
- To speed up the execution of threads
- To impose order constraints and protect access to shared data (correct)
- To increase the number of threads running simultaneously
What does mutual exclusion achieve in parallel computing?
What does mutual exclusion achieve in parallel computing?
- Ensures only one thread can enter a critical region at a time (correct)
- Speeds up the execution of threads in a parallel environment
- Allows multiple threads to access shared data simultaneously
- Increases the chances of deadlock occurrence
What does the 'critical' keyword indicate in OpenMP parallel computing?
What does the 'critical' keyword indicate in OpenMP parallel computing?
- It speeds up the overall performance by minimizing synchronization
- It allows threads to freely access shared resources without restrictions
- It specifies a region where all threads must execute simultaneously
- It signifies a region where only one thread can execute at a time (correct)
How does synchronization affect the performance of parallel programs?
How does synchronization affect the performance of parallel programs?
Why is mutual exclusion important in parallel computing systems?
Why is mutual exclusion important in parallel computing systems?
What is the primary purpose of using synchronization in parallel computing?
What is the primary purpose of using synchronization in parallel computing?
In the context of parallel computing, what does 'critical' refer to?
In the context of parallel computing, what does 'critical' refer to?
Why is mutual exclusion important in parallel computing systems?
Why is mutual exclusion important in parallel computing systems?
What does the OpenMP directive 'omp_get_thread_num()' return?
What does the OpenMP directive 'omp_get_thread_num()' return?
How does synchronization contribute to managing shared data in parallel programs?
How does synchronization contribute to managing shared data in parallel programs?
In parallel computing, what is the purpose of using synchronization?
In parallel computing, what is the purpose of using synchronization?
What is the main function of mutual exclusion in parallel computing systems?
What is the main function of mutual exclusion in parallel computing systems?
What does the 'critical' keyword signify in OpenMP parallel computing?
What does the 'critical' keyword signify in OpenMP parallel computing?
Why do threads in parallel computing systems have to wait their turn?
Why do threads in parallel computing systems have to wait their turn?
What is the significance of mutual exclusion in protecting shared data in parallel programs?
What is the significance of mutual exclusion in protecting shared data in parallel programs?
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