Practice Instruction Register Retention - 12.1.2 | 12. Fetch Cycle | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is the function of the Program Counter?

💡 Hint: Think about which component keeps track of instruction locations.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Memory Address Register do?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the address before fetching an instruction.

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Question 1

What register holds the address of the next instruction to be fetched?

  • Memory Address Register
  • Program Counter
  • Instruction Register

💡 Hint: Think about which register acts as a pointer for the CPU.

Question 2

True or False: The Memory Buffer Register is used to hold the current instruction being executed.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what each register is primarily used for.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain the complete fetch cycle in detail, including the role of each register.

💡 Hint: Break down the process into each step and identify the purpose of each register.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of failing to properly increment the Program Counter during the fetch cycle.

💡 Hint: Consider what would happen in a real-world scenario if a program couldn't progress.

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