Quiz: Clock Speed — What It Measures and Why It Matters

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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Building on what you've learned about the CPU and its components, let's test your understanding of clock speed and why it is important!

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What does clock speed measure?

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Which of the following factors are influenced by clock speed? (Select all that apply)

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Clock speed is measured in {{blank0}}, which typically ranges from {{blank1}} GHz for modern CPUs.

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If a CPU has a clock speed of 3 GHz, how many cycles does it perform per second?

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Which factor besides clock speed affects CPU performance?

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Which of these statements about clock speed are correct? (Select all that apply)

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The {{blank0}} of a CPU determines the number of instructions it processes each second, with faster CPUs often consuming more {{blank1}}.

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