Chapter 16

1. Multi-core means multiple cores on the same IC while multi-processor means multiple processors (ICs) in the same design.
2. True. Asymmetric architectures don't require the various processing cores to be treated in the same way, so any combination of operating systems and bare-metal programming languages can be used (within the restrictions of the hardware).
3. False. There are many aspects to consider when selecting the best bus for a given application since each application will have its own set of unique circumstances and requirements.
4. The additional complexity needs to be weighed against the possibility of not performing the same work twice. When reusable subsystems are developed, they can create considerable cost savings under the right circumstances. They have little to no nonrecurring engineering (NRE) costs associated with them when re-used.

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