Mastering Multi-Core Computer Architecture
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In a typical execution cycle, which one of the following sequences accurately depicts the steps involved?

  • Instruction decode → Instruction fetch -> Operand fetch → Execute → Result store
  • Instruction fetch → Instruction decode → Operand fetch → Execute → Result store
  • Operand fetch → Instruction fetch → Instruction decode → Execute → Result store
  • Instruction fetch → Operand fetch → Instruction decode → Execute → Result store (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the instruction fetch step in a processor's execution cycle?

  • To store the result of the executed instruction
  • To identify the operation and operands of the fetched instruction (correct)
  • To fetch the necessary operands from the register file or memory
  • To execute the fetched instruction
  • Which step in a processor's execution cycle involves decoding the fetched instruction?

  • Operand fetch
  • Result store
  • Instruction fetch
  • Instruction decode (correct)
  • Where are the necessary operands fetched from in a processor's execution cycle?

    <p>Register file</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in a processor's execution cycle?

    <p>Result store</p> Signup and view all the answers

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