1.1.2- Multicore and Parallel Systems

Question 1

Describe how parallel processing would increase the performance of a computer

Answer 1

Multiple FDE cycles can run
So longer rendering jobs is split which shortens time taken
Different cores can tackle different components of the video simultaneously

Question 2

Explain why firms use operating systems capable of multitasking

Answer 2

Allows user to run multiple programmes at once
E,g, running CAD software while looking at emails

Question 3

What is multi core

Answer 3

A chip contain 2 or more independent processing units