Practice Multiprocessing (9.6.2) - Multithreading

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Question 1.
Define multiprocessing in your own words.
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Think about how processes work independently.
Question 2.
What is one advantage of multiprocessing?
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Consider memory safety.
3Question 3.
What is the main feature of multiprocessing?
- Single memory space
- Multiple memory spaces
- Shared memory
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Consider how processes operate in relation to memory.
4Question 4.
True or False: Multiprocessing can lead to better stability in applications.
- True
- False
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Think about how processes interact.
Question 5.
Design a simple system that utilizes multiprocessing for a data analysis task that demands significant computational power. Discuss how you would manage IPC.
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Think about how processes would communicate their findings.
Question 6.
Critically analyze a scenario where switching from multithreading to multiprocessing may be advantageous. What factors would you consider?
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Focus on how resource management and task requirements affect your decision.

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