What are some of the factors that affect the speed of a microprocessor?

This is an example of a follow-up question. It refers to a previous question and answer. Cisco interviewers use follow-up questions to clarify any answer or to explore the topic in more detail. They may also use a follow-up question later in the interview to calibrate your responses and make sure you're consistent. As with any question you are asked during an interview for a Cisco computer hardware engineering position, keep your answer brief and to the point.