Computer Organization and Architecture
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What is the sequence of operations in a single cycle of CPU operation?

  • Execute, Decode, Fetch, Memory Access, Write Back
  • Fetch, Decode, Execute, Memory Access, Write Back (correct)
  • Decode, Fetch, Execute, Memory Access, Write Back
  • Fetch, Execute, Decode, Memory Access, Write Back

    • What does an instruction specify?

  • The type of operation and the type of processor
  • The location of the data operands and the type of processor
  • The operation and the location of its data operands (correct)
  • The operation and the type of processor

    • What is typically stored in a 32-bit word?

  • Four encoded instructions
  • Two encoded instructions
  • Three encoded instructions
  • One encoded instruction (correct)

    • What is a program?

    <p>A sequence of instructions executed one after another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are both a program and its data stored?

    <p>Main memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Load instruction type?

    <p>Read a data operand from memory into the processor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Store instruction type?

    <p>Write a data operand from a processor register to memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Program Counter (PC) register?

    <p>Hold the memory address of the current instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the control circuits in the processor?

    <p>Fetch and execute instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the instruction 'Load R2, LOC'?

    <p>The value of LOC is stored in register R2</p> Signup and view all the answers

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