Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) vs Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP) MCQs

1. Which multiprocessing architecture involves multiple processors sharing a common memory and having equal access to all resources?

(A) Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP)

(B) Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)

(C) Clustered Processing

(D) Distributed Computing

2. In which architecture does one processor manage the system while others perform specific tasks?

(A) Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP)

(B) Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)

(C) Parallel Processing

(D) Grid Computing

3. Which multiprocessing architecture is characterized by a master-slave relationship between processors?

(A) Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP)

(B) Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)

(C) Multi-core Processing

(D) Hyper-threading

4. In which architecture do all processors have equal access to memory and resources?

(A) Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP)

(B) Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)

(C) Single-core Processing

(D) Distributed Computing

5. Which of the following describes Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)?

(A) All processors share equal responsibility

(B) One processor controls the system while others execute tasks

(C) All processors have identical tasks

(D) Multiple processors share a single memory space

6. In which architecture do processors have equal access to the system’s resources and memory?

(A) Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP)

(B) Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)

(C) Distributed Processing

(D) Real-time Processing

7. Which architecture is typically used in systems requiring a single point of control?

(A) Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP)

(B) Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)

(C) Parallel Computing

(D) Multi-core Processing

8. Which of the following allows for better load balancing among processors?

(A) Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP)

(B) Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)

(C) Uniprocessor Systems

(D) Hybrid Systems

9. In which architecture does one processor act as a manager while others act as workers?

(A) Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP)

(B) Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)

(C) Dual-core Processing

(D) Grid Computing

10. In which architecture is the control processor responsible for the overall system management?

(A) Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP)

(B) Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP)

(C) Multi-core Processing

(D) Cloud Computing