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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 already learned about the CPU, let's test your understanding of the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle!

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What is the first step in the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle?

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Which of the following are part of the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle? (Select all that apply)

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The {{blank0}} register holds the address of the next instruction to be fetched, while the {{blank1}} register holds the data of the fetched instruction.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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If a CPU's clock speed is 3.5 GHz, how many cycles does it perform per second?

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Which register is responsible for storing the address in memory to access during the Fetch step?

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Which of the following affect CPU performance? (Select all that apply)

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is the role of the Control Unit in the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle?

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During execution, the {{blank0}} performs arithmetic or logical operations based on the instruction.

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