Which type of multiprocessing involves a boss processor controlling other processors?

The type of multiprocessing where a boss processor controls other processors is known as asymmetric multiprocessing. In this model, one processor is designated as the "master" or "boss" and is responsible for managing and coordinating the tasks of the subordinate processors, which are referred to as slave processors. The boss processor typically handles system control functions, while the slave processors execute specific tasks assigned to them.

This hierarchical structure can improve efficiency in certain situations, as the master can allocate resources and handle tasks based on the performance and state of the other processors. The emphasis on a primary processor distinguishes asymmetric multiprocessing from other types, where processors may have more equal roles or functions.

Synchronous and symmetric multiprocessing involve the processors working in a more egalitarian manner, often sharing tasks and resources without a dominant controller. Each processor in those models typically has equal access to memory and I/O, which contrasts with the structured control of asymmetric multiprocessing. Systematic isn't a recognized term used to describe a type of multiprocessing in this context.