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Evolution of Computing and the Digital Age

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Which of the following statements about threads is correct?

Threads are the same as processes, and the terms can be used interchangeably.

Threads are independent processes that cannot interact with each other.

Threads are lightweight sub-processes that share resources within a single process. (correct)

Threads are separate processes that run on different processing units.

In the context of web browsers, what is the purpose of using multiple threads?

To download different parts of a web page simultaneously, improving performance. (correct)

To increase the browser's memory usage for better caching.

To enable the browser to run on multiple processors simultaneously.

To improve the browser's security by isolating different components.

What is the primary advantage of parallel processors and parallel computing architectures?

Better compatibility with existing software and applications.

Increased processing speed and computational power. (correct)

Improved programmability and ease of use.

Reduced power consumption and energy efficiency.

Why is true multiprocessor programming more complex than uniprocessor and multicore programming?

It involves thinking about problems in a different way and using new algorithms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the image shown in the text?

It shows an example of a transputer, a type of parallel processor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why parallel machines and non-von Neumann architectures are not more widely used?

The complexity involved in programming them effectively. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about multicore processors is correct?

Advances in operating systems have enabled the use of multicore processors in consumer devices. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term "von Neumann architecture" refer to?

The traditional sequential processing architecture. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about threads is true?

If an application is multithreaded, separate threads can run in parallel on different processing units. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the conclusion section in the text?

To summarize the main points discussed in the chapter. Signup and view all the answers