Practice Instruction Cycle (11.5) - Components of the Processor - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

Name the two main phases of the instruction cycle.

💡 Hint: Think about the sequence in which instructions are processed.

Question 2 Easy

What does the ALU do?

💡 Hint: Consider what calculations your calculator can perform.

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Question 1

What are the two phases of the instruction cycle?

Fetch and Store
Fetch and Execute
Read and Execute

💡 Hint: Remember the order of how instructions are processed in a computer.

Question 2

True or False: The ALU is responsible for managing instruction execution.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what role each component plays in the CPU.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Illustrate the fetch and execute cycle with a specific example of a computer operation.

💡 Hint: Think about how software functions start upon user commands.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the role of the control unit during the instruction cycle and explain what could happen if it fails.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens in a well-coordinated team when the leader doesn't provide direction.

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