Multiprocessor System – Operating System
| Question 1 UGC NET June-2020 Which of the following statements with respect to the multiprocessor system are true? A) Multiprocessor system is controlled by one operating system. B) In a Multiprocessor system, multiple computers are connected by means of communication lines. C) Multiprocessor system is classified as multiple instruction streams and multiple data stream systems. Choose the correct answer from the options given below |
| A – (A) only |
| B – (A) and (B) Only |
| C – (A) and (C) only |
| D – (B) and (C) only |
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Answer: c
Explanation:
Multiprocessor System: a multiprocessor is a computer system having two or more processing units (multiple processors) each sharing main memory and peripherals, in order to simultaneously process programs.
(A) True: Multiprocessor system is controlled by one operating system.
(B) False: In a Multiprocessor system, single computer (or Operating system) have multiple processor.
(C) True: Multiprocessor system is classified as multiple instruction streams and multiple data stream systems.