SK0-003 · Question #117
SMP is considered to be a form of:
The correct answer is D. multi-processing. SMP (Symmetric Multi-Processing) describes a computer architecture where multiple identical processors share a common main memory, operating as a single system. This is a fundamental form of multi-processing.
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SMP is considered to be a form of:
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- Amail protocol.
- Bmonitoring protocol.
- Cmapped printer.
- Dmulti-processing.
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(29 responses)- B3% (1)
- C7% (2)
- D90% (26)
Why each option
SMP (Symmetric Multi-Processing) describes a computer architecture where multiple identical processors share a common main memory, operating as a single system. This is a fundamental form of multi-processing.
Mail protocols like SMTP are used for sending email, unrelated to processor architecture.
Monitoring protocols like SNMP are used for network device management, unrelated to processor architecture.
A mapped printer refers to a network printer resource configured on a client device, unrelated to CPU processing.
Symmetric Multi-Processing (SMP) is a specific type of multi-processing system where two or more identical processors share main memory and are controlled by a single operating system. This architecture allows for parallel execution of tasks, increasing overall system performance and throughput.
Concept tested: Symmetric Multi-Processing (SMP) definition
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