What is the role of the clock speed in a computer? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the role of the clock speed in a computer?
A. Determines the speed of data transfer
B. Determines the number of instructions executed per second
C. Determines display resolution
D. Determines memory size
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Clock speed (measured in GHz) indicates how many cycles per second the CPU can execute, affecting instruction throughput.

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