Multiple choice

Clock's speed is measured in

  1. units

  2. hertz

  3. pulses

  4. seconds

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B Correct answer
Explanation

CPU clock speed measures how many instruction cycles the processor can execute per second, measured in Hertz (Hz). Modern processors operate in gigahertz (GHz) range, meaning billions of cycles per second, which determines how quickly the CPU can process instructions.