Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

In a multiprocessing system, when all CPUs are not equal, it is known

  1. SNMP

  2. ASMP

  3. PMNP

  4. TCNP

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In asymmetric multiprocessing (ASMP), the microprocessors are not equal and have different capabilities or roles. Only one processor (the master) controls the system and assigns tasks to other slave processors. This contrasts with symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) where all processors are equal and can execute any task.