What Problem Is Faced by Multicore Processors Running Older Software

question 69

Multiple Choice

What problem is faced by multicore processors running older software written for single-brain chips?

• A) Multicore processors usually run older software by using only one core at a time.
• B) Multicore processors draw more power than single-brain processors to solve the same problem.
• C) Multicore processors require greater cooling to run the same software as single-brain processors.
• D) Individual cores in multicore processors have smaller memories than single-brain chips and are consequently slower.
• E) Multicore processors still have some fair distance to go before going mainstream.

Understand the concepts and accounting treatments for investments in available-for-sale securities.

Recognize the reporting requirements for investments under the equity method.

Distinguish between different types of securities (trading, available-for-sale, held-to-maturity) and their accounting implications.

Calculate and report unrealized gains and losses on investments.

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Definitions:

Comparability

An accounting principle that enables the financial information of a company to be compared over different periods and with other companies, enhancing the usefulness of financial statements.

Government Business Enterprise

A government business enterprise is a type of public sector entity that is commercially oriented and operates with an aim to produce goods or services for the market, potentially recovering its total costs.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record an investor's proportional share of an associate company's net income or losses, reflecting the economic interest in the associate.

Reporting Basis

Refers to the underlying principles and guidelines used for preparing financial statements, often based on accounting standards like GAAP or IFRS.