2.1.5 thinking concurrently

Question 1

What is concurrent thinking

Answer 1

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

Question 1

Are concurrent processing and concurrent thinking the same thing

Answer 1

No

Question 2

What is parallel processing

Answer 2

Parallel processing is completing multiple tasks simultaneously at any given time

Question 3

What is concurrent processing

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are the benefits of concurrent processing

Answer 4

-more tasks can be completed at a given time
-other tasks can be completed while waiting for an input/ user interaction

Question 5

What are the drawbacks of concurrent processing

Answer 5

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