Multiprocessing and Coprocessor Quiz

• The use of a collection of computers, often owned by multiple individuals or organizations, to work in a coordinated manner to solve a common problem. (correct)
• Using a giant cluster of computers to serve as a host to run applications that require high-performance computing.
• The simultaneous execution of the same task on multiple processors to obtain results faster.
• A form of multiprocessing that speeds processing by linking hundreds or thousands of processors to operate at the same time.

• Devices that store larger amounts of data, instructions, and information more temporarily than allowed with main memory.
• More volatile, lower capacity, and faster access than primary memory.
• Greater economy, nonvolatility, and slower access.
• Considerably less expensive than primary memory on a cost-per-megabyte basis. (correct)

• Direct access (correct)
• Sequential access
• Magnetic tape access
• Magnetic disk access