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What is the series of steps called in which the CPU executes each instruction provided to it?
What is the series of steps called in which the CPU executes each instruction provided to it?
- Processing Cycle
- Machine Cycle (correct)
- Instruction Cycle
- Execution Cycle
In a single-processor system, how many processors are there?
In a single-processor system, how many processors are there?
- Three
- None
- Multiple
- One (correct)
What is an advantage of multiprocessor systems?
What is an advantage of multiprocessor systems?
- Increased reliability (correct)
- Decreased economy of scale
- Decreased throughput
- Decreased fault tolerance
What type of system uses only one main CPU capable of executing a general-purpose instruction set?
What type of system uses only one main CPU capable of executing a general-purpose instruction set?
What do most computer systems have when it comes to processors?
What do most computer systems have when it comes to processors?
Which type of system allows for increased throughput and fault tolerance?
Which type of system allows for increased throughput and fault tolerance?
What is the defining characteristic of multiprocessor systems?
What is the defining characteristic of multiprocessor systems?
What advantage does a multiprocessor system have in terms of reliability?
What advantage does a multiprocessor system have in terms of reliability?
How does the throughput of a system change in a multiprocessor setup?
How does the throughput of a system change in a multiprocessor setup?
Why are multiprocessor systems considered more economic in the long run?
Why are multiprocessor systems considered more economic in the long run?
What happens to a multiprocessor system when one processor fails?
What happens to a multiprocessor system when one processor fails?
How can multiplying the number of processors enhance the performance of a system?
How can multiplying the number of processors enhance the performance of a system?
What is the main difference between Asymmetric Multiprocessing and Symmetric Multiprocessing?
What is the main difference between Asymmetric Multiprocessing and Symmetric Multiprocessing?
What happens in an Asymmetric Multiprocessing system if the master processor fails?
What happens in an Asymmetric Multiprocessing system if the master processor fails?
How do processors communicate in a Symmetric Multiprocessing system?
How do processors communicate in a Symmetric Multiprocessing system?
What is the key advantage of Symmetric Multiprocessing over Asymmetric Multiprocessing?
What is the key advantage of Symmetric Multiprocessing over Asymmetric Multiprocessing?
In an Asymmetric Multiprocessing system, what happens if a slave processor fails?
In an Asymmetric Multiprocessing system, what happens if a slave processor fails?
What is meant by 'graceful degradation' in multiprocessor systems?
What is meant by 'graceful degradation' in multiprocessor systems?
