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Quiz: The Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle
OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification
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Building on what you've learned about the CPU, let's test your understanding of the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle. This is a fundamental process that allows the CPU to carry out instructions.
What is the first step in the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle?
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Which of the following tasks are carried out during the fetch stage? (Select all that apply)
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The {{blank0}} is used to hold the memory address of the next instruction to be fetched.
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Which component is responsible for decoding the fetched instruction?
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During the execute stage, the {{blank0}} performs calculations or logical operations.
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Which registers are directly involved in the fetch stage? (Select all that apply)
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What happens to the Program Counter after each instruction is fetched?
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