The Key Element of the Microprocessor Is the ____-A Device

question 37

Multiple Choice

The key element of the microprocessor is the ____-a device made of semiconductor material that acts like a switch controlling the flow of electrons inside a chip.

• A) processor
• B) transistor
• C) chipbus
• D) S-card

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