Which of these situations is most analogous to parallel computing?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A)
A
On a football team, each player position focuses on different parts of the field (e.g. goalkeeper, quarterback, halfback). Each player picks the position that caters to their strengths, so that their team can most effectively move the ball down the field.
(Choice B)
B
In a relay race, a team of multiple people each run one segment of the race. Cumulatively, they complete the race, but each person can run for a shorter period of time and focus their energy on that segment.
(Choice C)
C
When multiple people work on a jigsaw puzzle, they can each work on a different part of the puzzle. Once each person has put together a significant area of the puzzle, they can merge the areas and see the completed puzzle.
(Choice D)
D
People can be pen pals with other people all over the globe. Each person sends letters to however many pen pals they would like, and it's up to the recipient if they would like to send a letter back.