Which of the following is a type of multiprocessing where each processor runs its own copy of the OS? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a type of multiprocessing where each processor runs its own copy of the OS?
A. Distributed processing
B. Symmetric multiprocessing
C. Symmetric clustering
D. Asymmetric multiprocessing
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In asymmetric multiprocessing, a master processor runs the OS and allocates tasks to slave processors; each may have its own OS.

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