Week 2 Assignment: Parallel Programming jan 8


  1. Question 1 How does parallel processing work in computer architecture?
  2. Question 2 What does Amdahl’s law state? What is Amdahl’s law and why it is used?
  3. Question 3 What are the applications of parallel processing in computer architecture?
  4. Question 4 What are the challenges in parallel processing in computer architecture?
  5. Question 5 Identify reasons for and consequences of the recent switch from sequential processing to parallel processing among hardware manufacturers.