Question 48

Which of the following is correct?

  1. AIn asymmetric multiprocessing, the processors are peers.
  2. BIn symmetric multiprocessing, the processors are placed symmetrically on the mother board.
  3. CClustered systems are used for high performance computing.
  4. DAll multiprocessor systems are multicore systems.
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Correct answer: (C) Clustered systems are used for high performance computing.

Explanation

Clustered systems join several computers to provide high availability and high-performance computing. In asymmetric multiprocessing the processors are not peers, and multiprocessor does not always mean multicore.

From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Practice Set 2

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