2.1.5 Thinking concurrently

Question 1

What is Thinking concurrently?

Answer 1

• Deciding which tasks can be completed at the same time

Question 2

What is concurrent processing?

Answer 2

• Carrying out more than one task at a time
• Multiple processors
• Each processor performs simultaneously
• Each processort performs tasks independently

Question 3

Advantages of concurrent processing?

Answer 3

• Increased program throughput
• Possible to fine quicker solution

Question 4

Disadvantages of concurrent processing?

Answer 4

• Takes up more memory
• Difficult to program