How Is a Microprocessor Different from an Integrated Circuit

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Multiple Choice

How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?

• A) Microprocessors are the size of your thumb and integrated circuits are the size of your hand.
• B) Microprocessors are faster,smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.
• C) Microprocessors control the flow of electrons and integrated circuits control the flow of protons.
• D) Microprocessors include tape and disk storage whereas integrated circuits are part of an operating system.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect factory-related costs that are incurred when a product is manufactured, including costs related to operations such as utilities and salaries for managers.

Machine-Hours

A metric to quantify the operational time of machines in the production process, essential for calculating manufacturing costs and efficiency.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to products, calculated before the accounting period begins based on estimated costs.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

This refers to the production costs that change in proportion to the level of manufacturing activity.