Which of the following best describes parallel processing?
A)Units must pass sequentially through a process.
B)Units must pass through one process before they can be worked on in later processes.
C)Units that are not processed in the correct sequence are discarded.
D)Subcomponents can be worked on simultaneously in different processes and then brought together in a final process for completion.

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Parallel processing involves subcomponents being worked on simultaneously in different processes and then brought together in a final process for completion. It does not require sequential processing (A), a dependency on previous processes (B), or the discarding of incorrectly sequenced units (C).

Which of the Following Best Describes Parallel Processing