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CA ParallelComputingFall2021

1. The document discusses parallel computing concepts like cluster, grid, and cloud computing. It provides instructions for programming exercises involving threads and processes. 2. The exercises involve creating classes that implement threads to concurrently display the date/time, perform arithmetic operations, and measure message passing between processes. 3. The document also covers clusters in computing by defining clusters, describing cluster architectures, listing components, and explaining benefits such as cost reduction, processing power, network improvements, scalability, and availability. It asks about future directions for clusters.

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CA ParallelComputingFall2021

1. The document discusses parallel computing concepts like cluster, grid, and cloud computing. It provides instructions for programming exercises involving threads and processes. 2. The exercises involve creating classes that implement threads to concurrently display the date/time, perform arithmetic operations, and measure message passing between processes. 3. The document also covers clusters in computing by defining clusters, describing cluster architectures, listing components, and explaining benefits such as cost reduction, processing power, network improvements, scalability, and availability. It asks about future directions for clusters.

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Wilfried Monkam
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CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

PARALLEL COMPUTING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attempt all questions
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary
SECTION ONE:

1. With regards to the following terms Cluster, Grid, Cloud Computing


a) Explain each of the underlined terms
b) Give two benefits of each
c) Compare and contrast the three terms
4 marks
2. Create project called MyRunnableProject as following.  

 Create a class called MyCurrentDate that implements Runnable interface. 4 marks

 The MyCurrentDate class displays the current date and time 10 times, with 100 milli
seconds interval - use sleep() method for this interval. 2 marks

 Create a class called MyMain, which contans main() method, in which 3 instances


of MyCurrentDate threads are being run. 2 marks
3. Write a program in which two processes repeatedly pass a message back and forth also insert
timing calls to measure the time taken to exchange one message 4 marks
4. Create four threads called

 Class Addition extends Thread

 Class Subtraction extends Thread

 Class Multiplication extends Thread

 Class Division extends Thread


It accepts two real numbers and computes the above four basic arithmetic operations
concurrently then displays the results. 4 marks

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SECTION TWO
1. What is a cluster in Computing? illustrate your definition with a diagram
2. Describe two architecture of a cluster
3. List and explain four components of a cluster
4. Explain with simple examples the benefits of computer cluster in
a. Cost reduction
b. Processing power
c. Improved network technology
d. Scalability
e. Availability
5. Give two application of clusters in real life
6. What can you say about the future of clusters

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