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Define Shared Memory Architecture.
Define Shared Memory Architecture.
Shared Memory Architecture refers to a parallel computing architecture where multiple processors share the main memory.
What does MPMD stand for in parallel computing?
What does MPMD stand for in parallel computing?
MPMD stands for Multiple Program Multiple Data.
Explain the concept of SPMD.
Explain the concept of SPMD.
SPMD stands for Single Program Multiple Data. In SPMD, all processors execute the same program but on different data sets.
What is a Task in the context of parallel computing?
What is a Task in the context of parallel computing?
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Differentiate between Parallel Task and Serial Execution.
Differentiate between Parallel Task and Serial Execution.
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Explain the life cycle of a Process in parallel computing.
Explain the life cycle of a Process in parallel computing.
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Which type of parallel computer architecture is characterized by a single data stream fed into multiple processing units, each operating independently via independent instruction streams?
Which type of parallel computer architecture is characterized by a single data stream fed into multiple processing units, each operating independently via independent instruction streams?
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Which of the following types of parallel computer architecture is exemplified by Connection Machine CM-2 and Maspar MP-1?
Which of the following types of parallel computer architecture is exemplified by Connection Machine CM-2 and Maspar MP-1?
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In Flynn's Classical Taxonomy, which category of parallel computing is considered the most common type among modern computers?
In Flynn's Classical Taxonomy, which category of parallel computing is considered the most common type among modern computers?
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What is a key characteristic of SIMD architecture?
What is a key characteristic of SIMD architecture?
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The IBM 9000 and Cray C90 are examples of which type of parallel computer architecture?
The IBM 9000 and Cray C90 are examples of which type of parallel computer architecture?
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What distinguishes MISD architecture from the other types of parallel computer architectures?
What distinguishes MISD architecture from the other types of parallel computer architectures?
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Which type of architecture involves multiple processing units operating on different data streams using independent instruction streams?
Which type of architecture involves multiple processing units operating on different data streams using independent instruction streams?
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What is a common example of a system that follows MISD organization and architecture?
What is a common example of a system that follows MISD organization and architecture?
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'Most modern computers fall into this category' refers to which type of parallel computer architecture?
'Most modern computers fall into this category' refers to which type of parallel computer architecture?
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What makes Processor Arrays and Vector Pipelines suitable for specialized problems like image processing?
What makes Processor Arrays and Vector Pipelines suitable for specialized problems like image processing?
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