An app that performs synchronous tasks on a single-core computer often takes longer to execute than on a multi-core computer, because ________.

a) it’s too costly to convert them to asynchronous tasks
b) the processor is shared between the app and all the others that happen to be executing on the computer at the same time
c) multi-core computers have no overhead
d) single-core compters generally have slower processors

b) the processor is shared between the app and all the others that happen to be executing on the computer at the same time

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Before beginning the process of designing, collecting, and using measures, the CISO should be prepared to answer several questions posed by Kovacich.  List four of these questions.

What will be an ideal response?

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