Exploring SMP Concepts

What does SMP stand for in computing?

• Single Memory Processing

• Synchronous Multi-Protocol

• Sequential Multi-Processing

• Symmetric Multiprocessing

Name one advantage of using SMP systems.

• Limited scalability for large applications.

• Reduced reliability compared to distributed systems.

• Improved performance through parallel processing.

• Increased cost due to hardware requirements.

How does SMP improve performance in multi-core processors?

• SMP improves performance by increasing the clock speed of a single processor.

• SMP only works with single-core processors.

• SMP reduces the number of processors needed for a task.

• SMP improves performance by allowing multiple processors to execute tasks concurrently, utilizing shared resources efficiently.

What is the main difference between SMP and MPP?

• MPP uses a single shared memory system, while SMP has multiple independent processors.

• SMP shares memory and resources among processors, while MPP has independent processors with separate memory.

• SMP is faster than MPP due to its single memory architecture.

• SMP has independent processors with separate memory, while MPP shares memory among processors.

Can SMP systems share memory? Explain.

• Yes, SMP systems can share memory.

• No, SMP systems cannot share memory.

• SMP systems require separate memory for each processor.

• SMP systems only use local memory.

What type of applications benefit most from SMP?

• Data processing, scientific simulations, and web servers.

• Mobile applications

• Video games

• Desktop publishing software

What is a common challenge faced in SMP systems?

• Overheating of processors

• Limited memory capacity

• Increased power consumption

• Contention for shared resources

How does operating system support affect SMP performance?

• SMP performance is solely determined by hardware specifications, not operating system support.

• Operating system support has no impact on resource allocation in SMP systems.

• Operating system support only affects single-processor systems, not SMP.

• Operating system support is critical for optimizing resource allocation, scheduling, and synchronization in SMP systems.

What is the role of the bus in an SMP architecture?

• The bus connects multiple processors to shared memory and I/O devices in SMP architecture.

• The bus only connects processors to each other.

• The bus is used solely for power distribution in SMP architecture.

• The bus manages the scheduling of tasks among processors.

Name a popular operating system that supports SMP.

• Windows

• Linux

• macOS

• FreeBSD