The Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle
Students learn how the CPU processes instructions through the fundamental fetch-decode-execute cycle.
Key Questions
- Explain the steps involved in the fetch-decode-execute cycle.
- Analyze how the speed of each stage impacts overall computer performance.
- Predict what would happen if one stage of the cycle failed.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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