Suppose thread one is downloading a large file while another thread is processing the same file on a single CPU machine. Suppose further that one time slice allows the first thread to download about 10KB and that the second thread can process 10KB of the file in one time slice. What is the main benefit of using two threads rather than using a single thread to do both parts of the job?
A) accuracy of the results
B) speed to compete entire job
C) speed of availability of partial results
D) less memory is used

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using two threads allows partial results to be available sooner, as downloading and processing can occur concurrently, even if the entire job isn't completed faster.

Suppose Thread One Is Downloading a Large File While Another