ITPEC IP October 2019 Question 12
ITPEC IP October 2019 — Question 12 of 100
A compatible CPU can run operating systems and application software designed for the original CPU. Compatibility means implementing the required instruction-set behavior and related interfaces closely enough that existing software can execute correctly.
Answer (a)
Why not others:
- patent validity does not create a universal ban on every compatible implementation
- compatibility is not inherently limited to single-core processors
- a compatible CPU is not defined merely as an upgrade part for old PCs and can be used in new systems
Key rule: CPU compatibility is primarily software and instruction-set compatibility, not the age, core count, or intended market of the processor.
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