Describe the functions of a CPU, and the CPU features that affect its performance

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The central processing unit (CPU) is a silicon chip that processes instructions from system memory. Clock speed, measured in gigahertz, the number of cores, and the amount of cache all contribute to the performance of a CPU.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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____ provide a high-level interface for passing data between two processes regardless of their locations.

A. Sink caches B. Named pipes C. Memory-mapped I/O D. Mailslots

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