The Faster the Clock Speed, the More of These the Processor

question 68

Multiple Choice

The faster the clock speed, the more of these the processor can execute per second. What are they?

• A)registers
• B)functions
• C)arguments
• D)instructions

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Definitions:

Oxbow Lake

An isolated, curved lake formed when a cutoff meander is filled with water.

Sinuosity

The measure of how much a river or stream meanders, calculated as the channel length divided by the straight-line distance downstream.

Esker

A long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel, typically occurring in glaciated and formerly glaciated regions, formed by retreating glaciers or meltwater.

Levees

Natural or artificial embankments built along rivers or watercourses to prevent their waters from overflowing onto adjacent land.