Practice Instruction Execution Cycle (1.5) - Instruction Set Architecture, Processor Design, and Memory System
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Instruction Execution Cycle

Practice - Instruction Execution Cycle

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the first step of the Instruction Execution Cycle?

💡 Hint: It's about retrieving the instruction.

Question 2 Easy

What happens during the Write Back stage?

💡 Hint: Think about what needs to happen after processing is done.

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Question 1

What is the first step in the Instruction Execution Cycle?

Decode
Fetch
Execute

💡 Hint: It's the step where the CPU retrieves the next piece of information.

Question 2

The Decode phase is responsible for what?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about whether this phase clarifies instruction meaning.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how optimization of each step in the Instruction Execution Cycle could lead to improved CPU performance. Give examples.

💡 Hint: Think about real improvements made in CPU design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Considering the Instruction Execution Cycle, outline a strategy for a CPU that could reduce delays when accessing memory.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how cache memory is used in practical CPU design.

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