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2.1.5 Thinking Concurrently
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Total cards: 5•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What is concurrent thinking?
Back (Answer)
The process of completing more than one task at a given time
#2
Front (Question)
What is parallel processing?
Back (Answer)
Multiple processors used to complete more than one task simultaneously
#3
Front (Question)
What is concurrent processing?
Back (Answer)
Each task is given a slice of processor time Gives illusion of parallel processing
#4
Front (Question)
Give 2 advantages of concurrent processing.
Back (Answer)
More tasks completed in given time Other tasks can be completed while waiting for input or interaction
#5
Front (Question)
Give 3 disadvantages of concurrent processing.
Back (Answer)
Can take longer to complete with large number of users/tasks Reduced program throughput due to overhead in coordinating processes Not all tasks suited