Practice Fetch And Execute Cycles (11.5.1) - Components of the Processor
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Fetch and Execute Cycles

Practice - Fetch and Execute Cycles

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the CPU consist of?

💡 Hint: Think about the building blocks of a CPU.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of the program counter (PC)?

💡 Hint: It's like a roadmap for the CPU.

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Question 1

What does the fetch cycle do?

A) Retrieves an instruction
B) Executes the instruction
C) Stores data
D) Manages input/output

💡 Hint: Consider what happens first before execution.

Question 2

True or False: The execute cycle takes place after the fetch cycle has occurred.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the order of operations.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Illustrate a scenario where the CPU requires an indirect cycle. What does it involve?

💡 Hint: Consider how the CPU fetches additional data before executing.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the relationship between the fetch cycle and main memory in a multi-tasking environment.

💡 Hint: Think about how multitasking affects instruction handling.

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