Week 2 Assignment: Parallel Programming jan 31


1. How does parallel processing work in computer architecture?

2. What does Amdahl’s law state? What is Amdahl’s law and why it is used?

3. What are the applications of parallel processing in computer architecture?

4. What are the challenges in parallel processing in computer architecture?

5. Identify reasons for and consequences of the recent switch from sequential processing to parallel processing among hardware manufacturers.