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GPU Applications in Data Visualization and Analytics

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Which of the following is not a benefit of using GPUs for data visualization and analytics?

  1. Increased processing speed

  2. Improved accuracy

  3. Reduced power consumption

  4. Enhanced scalability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

GPUs are designed for parallel processing, which can significantly improve the speed of data visualization and analytics tasks. However, they are not typically used to improve accuracy, as this is generally handled by specialized algorithms and techniques.

What is the primary reason why GPUs are well-suited for data visualization and analytics?

  1. Their large number of cores

  2. Their high clock speeds

  3. Their large memory bandwidth

  4. Their low power consumption


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GPUs have a large number of cores, which allows them to process multiple tasks simultaneously. This makes them ideal for data visualization and analytics tasks, which often involve processing large amounts of data.

Which of the following is not a common type of data visualization technique that can be accelerated using GPUs?

  1. Scatter plots

  2. Heat maps

  3. Line charts

  4. Decision trees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Scatter plots, heat maps, and line charts are all common types of data visualization techniques that can be accelerated using GPUs. Decision trees, on the other hand, are a type of machine learning algorithm that is not typically accelerated using GPUs.

What is the term used to describe the process of transferring data between the CPU and GPU?

  1. Data transfer

  2. Data movement

  3. Data migration

  4. Data synchronization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Data transfer is the term used to describe the process of moving data between the CPU and GPU. This is typically done using a high-speed interconnect, such as PCI Express.

Which of the following is not a common programming model used for GPU computing?

  1. CUDA

  2. OpenCL

  3. DirectX

  4. Vulkan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

CUDA, OpenCL, and Vulkan are all common programming models used for GPU computing. DirectX, on the other hand, is a graphics API that is primarily used for game development.

What is the term used to describe the process of dividing a task into smaller subtasks that can be processed in parallel on a GPU?

  1. Task decomposition

  2. Task parallelization

  3. Task distribution

  4. Task scheduling


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Task parallelization is the process of dividing a task into smaller subtasks that can be processed in parallel on a GPU. This is done to improve the overall performance of the task.

Which of the following is not a common type of GPU architecture?

  1. NVIDIA CUDA

  2. AMD GCN

  3. Intel Iris Xe

  4. ARM Mali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NVIDIA CUDA, AMD GCN, and Intel Iris Xe are all common types of GPU architectures. ARM Mali, on the other hand, is a GPU architecture that is primarily used in mobile devices.

What is the term used to describe the process of combining the results of multiple GPU computations into a single result?

  1. Data reduction

  2. Data aggregation

  3. Data fusion

  4. Data consolidation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Data fusion is the process of combining the results of multiple GPU computations into a single result. This is typically done to improve the overall accuracy and reliability of the results.

Which of the following is not a common application of GPUs in data visualization and analytics?

  1. Financial modeling

  2. Scientific simulation

  3. Medical imaging

  4. Social media analysis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Financial modeling, scientific simulation, and medical imaging are all common applications of GPUs in data visualization and analytics. Social media analysis, on the other hand, is typically not accelerated using GPUs.

What is the term used to describe the process of optimizing GPU code for performance?

  1. GPU tuning

  2. GPU optimization

  3. GPU profiling

  4. GPU debugging


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

GPU optimization is the process of optimizing GPU code for performance. This can be done by using a variety of techniques, such as reducing the number of memory accesses, increasing the number of concurrent threads, and using specialized GPU instructions.

Which of the following is not a common type of GPU memory?

  1. GDDR6

  2. HBM2

  3. DDR4

  4. SRAM


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

GDDR6, HBM2, and SRAM are all common types of GPU memory. DDR4, on the other hand, is a type of main memory that is typically used in CPUs.

What is the term used to describe the process of copying data from the CPU to the GPU?

  1. Data upload

  2. Data transfer

  3. Data migration

  4. Data synchronization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Data upload is the term used to describe the process of copying data from the CPU to the GPU. This is typically done using a high-speed interconnect, such as PCI Express.

Which of the following is not a common type of GPU computing platform?

  1. NVIDIA Tesla

  2. AMD Radeon Instinct

  3. Intel Xeon Phi

  4. ARM Mali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NVIDIA Tesla, AMD Radeon Instinct, and Intel Xeon Phi are all common types of GPU computing platforms. ARM Mali, on the other hand, is a GPU architecture that is primarily used in mobile devices.

What is the term used to describe the process of copying data from the GPU to the CPU?

  1. Data download

  2. Data transfer

  3. Data migration

  4. Data synchronization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Data download is the term used to describe the process of copying data from the GPU to the CPU. This is typically done using a high-speed interconnect, such as PCI Express.

Which of the following is not a common type of GPU programming language?

  1. CUDA

  2. OpenCL

  3. DirectX

  4. Python


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CUDA, OpenCL, and DirectX are all common types of GPU programming languages. Python, on the other hand, is a general-purpose programming language that is not typically used for GPU programming.

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