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In the PRAM model, all processors operate asynchronously under a single clock.
In the PRAM model, all processors operate asynchronously under a single clock.
False (B)
PRAMs consist of p processors and a global memory of bounded size.
PRAMs consist of p processors and a global memory of bounded size.
False (B)
Dynamic interconnection networks are also known as direct networks.
Dynamic interconnection networks are also known as direct networks.
False (B)
In current parallel computers, the per-hop time th is greater than twm.
In current parallel computers, the per-hop time th is greater than twm.
Switches and links make up the static interconnection networks.
Switches and links make up the static interconnection networks.
Interconnection networks carry data within processors and to storage.
Interconnection networks carry data within processors and to storage.
The total communication cost for a message in a parallel machine is directly proportional to the number of communication links.
The total communication cost for a message in a parallel machine is directly proportional to the number of communication links.
PRAM stands for Parallel Random Access Memory.
PRAM stands for Parallel Random Access Memory.
In static interconnection networks, communication links are established among processing nodes.
In static interconnection networks, communication links are established among processing nodes.
In dynamic interconnection networks, switches and communication links are not used.
In dynamic interconnection networks, switches and communication links are not used.
