parallel and concurrent processing (the difference) Flashcards

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what is parallel processing

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parallel processing is when multiple processors are used to complete more than one task simultaneously

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what is concurrent processing

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concurrent processing is when each task is given a slice of processor time to make it look like the tasks are being completed simultaneously when in reality, they are executed sequentially

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