Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 5 - No. 11)
What is the purpose of the 'fetch-decode-execute' cycle?
To control the system clock speed
To control the movement of data
To retrieve, interpret, and carry out instructions.
To control the operation of all external components
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The fetch-decode-execute cycle is the fundamental process by which a CPU carries out instructions.