Which of the following is a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) system? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) system?
A. A system with one processor and multiple cores
B. A system with multiple processors each with their own memory
C. A system with multiple processors sharing a single memory space and OS
D. A system that uses distributed memory
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
SMP architecture has multiple CPUs sharing a single main memory and OS, with equal access to resources.

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