Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Multiprocessing

What is the main reason for the shift towards multiprocessing in computer processors?

• Improved architecture

• Increased clock speed

• Overheating of small transistors

• Enhanced cooling systems

How can multiprocessing be implemented in computer systems?

• Using a processor with a single core

• Using a processor with a single core and multiple threads

• Using a single physical processor

• Using multiple physical processors or a processor with multiple cores

What type of processors did early Power Mac G5 computers have?

• Dual-core processors

• Multiple physical processors

• Quad-core processors

• Single-core processors

Which operating systems fully support multiprocessing according to the text?

• Linux only

• Both Windows and Mac OS X

• Mac OS X only

• Windows only

What is the purpose of the frontside bus in processors?

• To increase clock speed

• To connect the processor to other components

• To manage multiple processors

• To divide the processing load

What is the limitation that chip manufacturers have faced in making transistors smaller?

• Increased power consumption

• Incompatibility with operating systems

• Overheating

• Reduced clock speed

What is the role of the operating system in supporting multiprocessing?

• To increase the number of processors

• To divide the processing load

• To manage multiple processors as one CPU

• To improve cooling systems

What is the current trend in the design of processors for most Windows and Linux-based PCs?

• Multi-core processors

• Quad-core processors

• Dual-core processors

• Single-core processors

What is the potential drawback of multiprocessing in terms of performance improvement?

• It may reduce the number of processing cores

• It may decrease the speed of the computer

• It may not improve performance by the exact factor of processors in the machine

• It may cause overheating issues

What is the advantage of using a processor with multiple cores?

• It reduces the need for cooling systems

• It allows for better compatibility with operating systems

• It increases the clock speed of the processor

• It enables the processor to act as multiple processors