MPI Introduction: CPS343 Parallel and HPC Quiz

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What does MPI stand for?

Message Passing Interface (correct)

Mostly Parallel Integration

Multiple Programming Interface

Minimal Programming Inheritance

What is included in the MPI library?

A library of routines and functions only

A header file only

A header file, a library of routines and functions, and a runtime system (correct)

A header file and a runtime system

Which type of computers is MPI designed for?

Personal computers only

Parallel computers, clusters, and heterogeneous networks (correct)

Mainframe computers only

Supercomputers only

In which programming languages can MPI be used?

C/C++, Fortran, and many other languages Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of MPI?

To provide access to advanced parallel hardware for end users, library writers, and tool developers Signup and view all the answers

Which committee proposed the standard specification for MPI?

A broadly based committee of vendors, implementors, and users Signup and view all the answers

Which routine starts the MPI runtime environment?

MPI_Init() Signup and view all the answers

What does MPI_Bcast() do?

Broadcasts a message from one process to all of the others Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of MPI_Reduce()?

Performs a reduction of a variable in all processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of MPI_Comm_rank()?

Gets the process ID of the current process Signup and view all the answers

Which routine shuts down the MPI runtime environment?

MPI_Finalize() Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of MPI_Recv()?

Receives a message on the current process from another process Signup and view all the answers

What function does MPI_Allreduce() perform?

Performs a reduction of a variable in all processes Signup and view all the answers

'hello.c' is an example of:

MPI Hello world program Signup and view all the answers

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