Case-Based Critical Thinking QuestionsCase 17-1Simon is learning about the inner workings of his computer. Before now, he had never thought about what was going on behind the scenes of his computer. Simon has decided to get a multi-core processor for his computer. His computer is slightly old, but Simon decides to only upgrade the processor. Simon's new multi-core processor will not perform to its maximum potential because ____.
A. it is too big to fit in his old computer
B. a multi-core processor offers maximum performance only when your computer's operating system and application software are optimized for dual-core processing
C. you can't upgrade computer processors
D. you must have at least the Windows XP processor
Answer: B
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