A computer executes programs in the sequence:
Verified Answer
A. Store, Fetch, Execute
B. Fetch, Decode, Execute
C. Execute, Fetch, Decode
D. Decode, Fetch, Execute
Explanation:
The fundamental cycle of CPU operation is the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle. First, an instruction is fetched from memory. Second, it is decoded to determine the operation. Finally, the operation is executed. Option A includes 'Store' which is a separate operation. Options C and D present an incorrect order of these crucial steps.