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What does Multi-core processor refer to?

Difficulty: Medium

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This Medium Computer Hardware question asks: What does Multi-core processor refer to? The correct choice is C. A CPU that contains two or more independent processing units, called cores, on a single chip.. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.

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Correct answer

C. A CPU that contains two or more independent processing units, called cores, on a single chip.

Explanation

A CPU that contains two or more independent processing units called cores on a single chip option C is the accepted answer to What does Multi-core processor refer to Option A The component that converts mains electricity into usable power for computer components does not fit this question Option B A storage device that uses spinning magnetic platters to store data does not fit this question Option D A storage device that uses flash memory with no moving parts offering faster access than hard disk drives does not fit this question For this Computer Hardware question the accepted answer is A CPU that contains two or more independent processing units.

Source: Computer Hardware Official Reference Guide

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