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Single Processor System
A single processor.
Known as a Central Processing Unit (CPU).
Hardware component within a computer system.
Responsible for executing instructions.
Primary unit for carrying out the majority of tasks
within a computer.
Only one CPU handles all computational tasks,
including executing software instructions, managing
data processing, and interacting with other hardware
components.
Common in personal computers, laptops, and many
other computing devices.
Analogy:
Imagine a small kitchen with just
one chef preparing meals.
The chef handles all the cooking
tasks, from chopping vegetables
to grilling the meat and plating
dishes.
Only one central processing unit
(CPU) is responsible for executing
instructions and managing system
resources.
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