In a specific project, the addition of more processors will always cause the optimal time to decrease.
A) True, as long as the number of processors is less than four.
B) True, as long as the number of processors is more than four.
C) True, no matter the number of processors.
D) False.
E) None of the above.

Question

In a specific project, the addition of more processors will always cause the optimal time to decrease. 
A) True, as long as the number of processors is less than four.
B) True, as long as the number of processors is more than four.
C) True, no matter the number of processors.
D) False.
E) None of the above.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Adding more processors to a project does not always guarantee a decrease in the optimal time due to factors like communication overhead, synchronization issues, and the law of diminishing returns as described by Amdahl's Law.

In a Specific Project, the Addition of More Processors Will