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 knowledge of the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle!
What is the first step in the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle?
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Which of the following are components involved in 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 temporarily stores the fetched instruction.
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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A CPU executes 3 billion cycles per second. How many instructions are executed in 2 seconds?
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Which register is used to store the result of calculations during the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle?
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Which of the following affect the speed of the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle? (Select all that apply)
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During the {{blank0}} stage, the CPU carries out the instruction, such as performing a calculation or accessing memory.
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