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Which hardware factor determines how many instruction cycles a CPU can perform per second?

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Computer Aptitude - Computer Hardware
Which hardware factor determines how many instruction cycles a CPU can perform per second?
AClock Speed
BRAM Size
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Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Identify instruction execution

    Instruction cycles depend on the CPU’s internal timing.
  2. Step 2: Match the correct factor

    Clock speed (measured in GHz) defines cycles per second.
  3. Final Answer:

    Clock Speed → Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Higher GHz = more cycles per second ✅
Quick Trick: Instruction cycles per second → Clock speed.
Common Mistakes:
  • Choosing RAM size instead of CPU frequency.
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