If a thread is not finished running, perhaps because it had to wait or it was preempted, it is typically restarted on the same processor that previously ran it. What is this known as?
A)multitasking
B)preemptive multitasking
C)processor affinity
D)cooperative multitasking

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This is known as processor affinity, where a thread is bound or attached to a particular processor for its execution. This is done to improve the cache hit rate and reduce the overhead of context switching.

If a Thread Is Not Finished Running, Perhaps Because It