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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When a CPU is waiting for access to an instruction or data, it enters a wait state, also known as a stall or idle state. During this time, the CPU is unable to perform any other operation until the required data or instruction is available.

A ____ Is a CPU Cycle Spent Waiting for Access