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Why do we need ever-increasing performance?
Why do we need ever-increasing performance?
- To solve computational problems we never dreamed of (correct)
- To solve more complex problems
- To decode the human genome
- To increase computational power
What are some examples of complex problems that are waiting to be solved?
What are some examples of complex problems that are waiting to be solved?
- Energy research (correct)
- Climate modeling
- Protein folding
- Drug discovery
Why are we building parallel systems?
Why are we building parallel systems?
- To increase the density of transistors
- To solve computational problems
- To overcome inherent problems with increasing density of transistors (correct)
- To increase clock speed
What is the relationship between smaller transistors and faster processors?
What is the relationship between smaller transistors and faster processors?
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What did advances in technology mean for software in the past?
What did advances in technology mean for software in the past?
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Which field of research is mentioned as one of the reasons why we need ever-increasing performance?
Which field of research is mentioned as one of the reasons why we need ever-increasing performance?
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What is the problem with increasing density of transistors?
What is the problem with increasing density of transistors?
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What is the relationship between smaller transistors and faster processors, according to the text?
What is the relationship between smaller transistors and faster processors, according to the text?
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What was the relationship between advances in technology and software in the past, according to the text?
What was the relationship between advances in technology and software in the past, according to the text?
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What is one of the problems with increased heat in processors?
What is one of the problems with increased heat in processors?
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