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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 why the CPU is essential, let's test your understanding of the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle!

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What is the primary purpose of the fetch-decode-execute cycle?

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Which of these are steps in the fetch-decode-execute cycle? (Select all that apply)

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The {{blank0}} contains the address of the next instruction to be fetched.

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

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What happens during the 'decode' step of the cycle?

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

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The {{blank0}} manages the flow of data and instructions within the CPU.

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Which register temporarily stores the result of an instruction?

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What factors can affect the speed of the fetch-decode-execute cycle? (Select all that apply)

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What is the role of the ALU during the execute step?

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