Which of the following best describes Fetch-decode-execute cycle?
- A. The rate at which a processor executes instructions, measured in cycles per second.
- B. A small, extremely fast storage location within the CPU used to hold data during processing.
- C. A CPU design that can execute more than one instruction during a single clock cycle.
- D. The basic operational process a CPU repeats to run instructions: fetching, decoding, and executing them. ✓
Correct answer
D. The basic operational process a CPU repeats to run instructions: fetching, decoding, and executing them.
Explanation
Fetch-decode-execute cycle refers to the basic operational process a CPU repeats to run instructions: fetching, decoding, and executing them.