Explain the following terms as used in computing cycle. (i) Fetch phase (ii) Decode phase (iii) Execution phase.

Explain the following terms as used in computing cycle.
(i) Fetch phase
(ii) Decode phase
(iii) Execution phase.

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(i) Fetch phase- The stage in which the instruction is read from the memory or an input device via data bus into the instruction register

(ii) Decode phase- Stage in which the processor determines the kind of operation it is required to perform.

(iii) Execution phase- In this stage the control unit issues appropriate sequence of signals depending on the decoded information

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on September 30, 2019 at 11:57

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