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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 knowledge of the fetch-decode-execute cycle. This cycle is key to how a CPU processes instructions.
What is the first step in the fetch-decode-execute cycle?
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Which of the following are key components involved in the fetch-decode-execute cycle? (Select all that apply)
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During the fetch stage, the {{blank0}} holds the address of the next instruction.
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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Which register temporarily stores the result of an operation during execution?
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The {{blank0}} stage is where the CPU carries out the operation specified by the instruction.
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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What is the purpose of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?
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