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What is the purpose of the clock within the processor?.
- A.To store the result of every logical operation
- B.To provide regular timing signals that coordinate processor activities
- C.To hold the address of the current instruction
- D.To permanently store program instructions
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- To provide regular timing signals that coordinate processor activities.
Explanation
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The clock produces regular signals used to synchronise activities within the processor. It does not act as a storage register for results, addresses or instructions.
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