What is the function or purpose of Clock speed?
- A. The rate at which a processor executes instructions, measured in cycles per second. ✓
- B. A layered arrangement of progressively larger and slower memory levels used to balance speed and cost.
- C. A processor design philosophy that uses a small, simplified set of instructions to achieve higher performance.
- D. A CPU design that can execute more than one instruction during a single clock cycle.
Correct answer
A. The rate at which a processor executes instructions, measured in cycles per second.
Explanation
Clock speed refers to the rate at which a processor executes instructions, measured in cycles per second.