A ____ Is a CPU Cycle Spent Waiting for Access

question 7

Multiple Choice

A ____ is a CPU cycle spent waiting for access to an instruction or data.

• A) wait state
• B) hold state
• C) purge state
• D) clock state

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Definitions:

Silent

The state or quality of being quiet and not making any sound, often implying the absence of communication or the refusal to speak in a particular situation.

Visual

Related to seeing or sight, involving the perception of objects, actions, or symbols through the eyes.

Encoded

In information theory, the process of transforming information into a form that can be stored, transmitted, or communicated.

Technological Tools

Devices or software designed to facilitate tasks, especially those related to information and communication technology.