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GAQM CITM-001 Exam - Topic 5 Question 8 Discussion

Actual exam question for GAQM's CITM-001 exam
Question #: 8
Topic #: 5
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Which feature supports more than one processor?

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Suggested Answer: A

Multiprocessing is a feature that supports more than one processor in a computer system.It allows multiple processes to run concurrently on multiple CPUs (or cores), thus increasing the performance and throughput of the system12.Multiprocessing can be achieved by using either multiple physical processors or a single processor with multiple cores3.Multiprocessing can also be classified into symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) and asymmetric multiprocessing (AMP), depending on how the processors are coordinated and share resources4.

Multiprocessing is different from other features such as multiprogramming, multitasking, and multithreading.Multiprogramming is the ability of an operating system to keep multiple programs in the main memory at the same time, ready for execution5.Multitasking is the ability of an operating system to switch between multiple tasks (applications) on a single CPU, giving the illusion of parallelism6.Multithreading is the ability of an application to create multiple threads of execution within a single task, sharing the same memory space and resources7.These features aim to maximize the utilization of CPU and memory, but they do not require more than one processor.Reference:1: CITM Study Guide, Chapter 2: Computer Architecture, Page 24-25.2:Multiprocessing3:What is Multiprocessing?4:Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Multiprocessing: What's the Difference?5: CITM Study Guide, Chapter 1: Operating Systems, Page 9.6: CITM Study Guide, Chapter 1: Operating Systems, Page 10.7: CITM Study Guide, Chapter 4: Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, Page 64.


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Meghan
3 months ago
A is correct, but multitasking can confuse some people.
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Karma
3 months ago
Wait, are you sure it's not multitasking?
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Billi
3 months ago
Multiprocessing is the way to go for multiple CPUs!
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Rickie
4 months ago
I thought it was multithreading?
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Vi
4 months ago
Definitely A, it's all about multiprocessing!
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Oretha
4 months ago
Multiswitching sounds unfamiliar, but I feel like it’s not the right term for this context.
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Vincenza
4 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I believe multitasking is more about managing multiple processes rather than supporting multiple processors.
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Willodean
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about multithreading being related to multiple tasks running in one processor.
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Dudley
5 months ago
I think it's definitely multiprocessing that allows multiple processors to work together, right?
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Stevie
5 months ago
I'm a little confused by the options here. Multiswitching doesn't sound like a real term, so I can probably rule that out. But I'm not 100% sure about the differences between multiprocessing, multithreading, and multitasking. I'll have to make an educated guess on this one.
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Annice
5 months ago
Okay, let me break this down. Multiprocessing refers to using multiple CPUs or processors, so that's the obvious choice here. Multithreading and multitasking are related but different concepts. I'm confident A is the right answer.
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Brynn
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Multiprocessing, multithreading, and multitasking all sound like they could involve multiple processors. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Douglass
5 months ago
This one seems straightforward - multiprocessing is the feature that supports more than one processor, so I'll go with option A.
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Daisy
1 year ago
Multiprocessing all the way! Gotta have those extra cores for all my cat video rendering needs.
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Carline
1 year ago
Multiswitching? What is that even? Sounds like something they just made up to confuse us.
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Pansy
11 months ago
B) Multithreading
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Brandon
11 months ago
Yeah, I agree. It does sound confusing.
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Rodolfo
11 months ago
A) Multiprocessing
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Karan
11 months ago
I think multiswitching is just a made-up term to confuse us.
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Alpha
11 months ago
D) Multiswitching
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Tanesha
11 months ago
C) Multitasking
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Golda
11 months ago
B) Multithreading
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Alysa
11 months ago
A) Multiprocessing
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Gladys
1 year ago
Nah, it's gotta be Multitasking. That's how you get more done on a single machine.
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Bettye
12 months ago
Actually, I think it's Multithreading. It allows multiple threads to run within the same process.
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German
12 months ago
B) Multithreading
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Mary
12 months ago
No way, it's definitely Multiprocessing. That's what allows multiple processors to work together.
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Sylvie
1 year ago
A) Multiprocessing
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Olive
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe Multithreading? They can handle multiple tasks at once, right?
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Shawnna
1 year ago
Multiprocessing, duh! That's the obvious answer here.
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Malinda
1 year ago
Definitely, multiprocessing is the way to go for supporting more than one processor.
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Andra
1 year ago
A) Multiprocessing
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Haydee
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think B) Multithreading could also support more than one processor by allowing multiple threads to run on a single processor.
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Lacresha
1 year ago
I agree with Paris, because multiprocessing allows multiple processors to work together on different tasks.
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Paris
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) Multiprocessing.
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