In computer science, Clock cycle refers to which of the following?
- A. A limitation on system throughput caused by shared memory paths for both data and instructions.
- B. A technique used in an instruction to specify how the operand's memory address is determined.
- C. A method of performing input/output where peripheral devices are accessed using the same address space as memory.
- D. The basic unit of time in which a single, simple operation of a CPU can occur. ✓
Correct answer
D. The basic unit of time in which a single, simple operation of a CPU can occur.
Explanation
Clock cycle refers to the basic unit of time in which a single, simple operation of a CPU can occur.