Parallel Computation

CSC 213 - Operating Systems and Parallel Algorithms - Weinman



Answer the following questions. Record your answers in your Reading Journal.
  1. The reading lists four fundamental requirements or desirable attributes of parallel programs. Which of these do you think is most important? Briefly (3-5 sentences) explain your choice in relation to the others.
  2. Identify the sentence from today's reading that highlights the most important consequence of choosing a programming model for a parallel computing task. Briefly (3-5 sentences) explain your selection.
  3. Suppose your friend is studying for the next exam and says "All the architectures in Figure 1.6 seem the same to me. I don't see any real difference among them or why it should matter." In your own words, help your friend understand the distinctions and their importance.