Which of the following statements with respect to multiprocessor system are true?
(A) Multiprocessor system is controlled by one operating system.
(B) In Multiprocessor system, multiple computers are connected by the means of communication lines.
(C) Multiprocessor system is classified as multiple instruction stream and multiple data stream system.
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Correct answer: C. (A) and (C) only
Explanation
A multiprocessor runs under one operating system and is an MIMD system. Computers joined by communication lines are a multicomputer/distributed system.
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