A Computer executes Programs in the sequence of
Verified Answer
A. Store, Fetch, Execute'
B. Fetch, Decode, Execute
C. Execute, Fetch, Decode
D. Decode, Fetch, Execute
Explanation:
The CPU executes programs by following a fundamental cycle known as the instruction cycle or fetch-decode-execute cycle. 1. **Fetch:** The CPU retrieves the next instruction from memory. 2. **Decode:** The CPU interprets the fetched instruction to determine what operation needs to be performed. 3. **Execute:** The CPU performs the operation specified by the instruction (e.g., arithmetic calculation, data movement, logical comparison).\nOption (b) "Fetch, Decode, Execute" correctly describes this sequential process. Option (a) includes 'Store' which is a result of execution, not part of the cycle itself. Options (c) and (d) present incorrect orders of these steps.