Practice - Instruction Cycle
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Practice Questions
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Name the two main phases of the instruction cycle.
💡 Hint: Think about the sequence in which instructions are processed.
What does the ALU do?
💡 Hint: Consider what calculations your calculator can perform.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What are the two phases of the instruction cycle?
💡 Hint: Remember the order of how instructions are processed in a computer.
True or False: The ALU is responsible for managing instruction execution.
💡 Hint: Think about what role each component plays in the CPU.
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Illustrate the fetch and execute cycle with a specific example of a computer operation.
💡 Hint: Think about how software functions start upon user commands.
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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