Question

Consider a computer system running a general-purpose workload. Measured utilizations (in terms of time, not space) are Processor 20.0%, Disk 99.7%, and Network 5.0%. What would be the impact on processor utilization of getting a faster CPU?A. increase CPU utilization B. no effect on CPU utilzaiton C. decrease CPU utilization

Answer 1

C. decrease CPU utilization

Step-by-step explanation:

In this scenario, getting a faster CPU would decrease CPU utilization. That is because the current CPU is not being utilized to its full potential and only using 20% of its full potential. Getting a faster CPU that can handle a greater workload and at a much faster speed means that the full potential of that CPU will be much higher. Therefore, running the same general-purpose workload on this new CPU will use much less of its resources to get that workload done and use a much lower percentage of its full potential, meaning it will decrease CPU utilization.