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What are the two main phases of the instruction cycle?
Think about the steps involved in carrying out an instruction.
What does the opcode in an instruction specify?
Consider what tells the CPU what to do.
What is the main function of the Fetch phase?
Think of it as gathering supplies before starting work.
True or False: An Operand specifies the operation to be performed.
Consider what each part of an instruction does.
Explain how the instruction cycle works in detail, identifying each step and its components.
Break down the cycle into Fetch and Execute phases with specific tasks.
Design a simple instruction format for a hypothetical processor that handles arithmetic operations and memory storage.
Think about the balance of operations needed for basic computing tasks.
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