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You want to speed up a program that processes large data sets. Which hardware knowledge helps you decide to use parallel processing?

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Intro to Computing - How Hardware Works
You want to speed up a program that processes large data sets. Which hardware knowledge helps you decide to use parallel processing?
ALearning keyboard shortcuts to write code faster
BKnowing monitor size affects program speed
CUnderstanding multiple CPU cores can run tasks simultaneously
DUnderstanding hard drive brand differences
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify hardware that supports parallel tasks

    Modern CPUs have multiple cores that can run tasks at the same time.

  2. Step 2: Connect this to speeding up data processing

    Using multiple cores (parallel processing) speeds up large data computations.

  3. Final Answer:

    Understanding multiple CPU cores can run tasks simultaneously -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Parallel speedup = Multiple CPU cores [OK]
Quick Trick: Multiple CPU cores enable parallel processing [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking monitor size affects processing speed
  • Confusing input devices with processing hardware
  • Ignoring CPU core count

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