The multiprocessor system which consists of a set or processors that share a common main memory and are under the integrated control of an operating system is a _________ .
A) tightly coupled multiprocessor
B) cluster
C) loosely coupled or distributed multiprocessor
D) functionally specialized processors

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The description given matches that of a tightly coupled multiprocessor system, where processors share a common memory and operate under the control of a single operating system. Clusters are typically made up of multiple independent systems connected together, whereas distributed multiprocessor systems have processors that may not share a common memory and may operate with a more decentralized control. Functionally specialized processors refer to processors designed to perform specific functions, rather than general-purpose computing.

The Multiprocessor System Which Consists of a Set or Processors