2.1.5 Thinking Concurrently Flashcards

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What is concurrent thinking?

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Concurrent thinking is completing more than one task at any given time.

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Are concurrent processing and concurrent thinking the same thing?

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No.

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What is parallel processing?

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Parallel processing is completing multiple tasks simultaneously at any given time.

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What is concurrent processing?

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Concurrent processing is giving a slice of processor time to tasks to give the illusion of parallel processing.

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What are the benefits of concurrent processing?

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  • More tasks can be completed in a given time,

- Other tasks can be completed while waiting for an input/ user interaction.

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What are the drawbacks of concurrent processing?

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If lots of users are requesting for tasks to be completed, it takes longer for everyone to complete their task.

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