The key element of the microprocessor is the ____-a device made of semiconductor material that controls the flow of electrons inside a chip.
A) processor
B) transistor
C) chipbus
D) S-card

Question

The key element of the microprocessor is the ____-a device made of semiconductor material that controls the flow of electrons inside a chip.
A) processor
B) transistor
C) chipbus
D) S-card

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A transistor is a device made of semiconductor material that can act as a switch or amplifier, and is a key component of microprocessors. A processor is the overall term for a chip that performs calculations and provides functionality to a computer. Chipbus and S-card are not common terms in the microprocessor field.

The Key Element of the Microprocessor Is the ____-A Device