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Computer Studies Central Processing Unit (CPU)

After one Instruction Cycle is complete what does the CPU do?

A The CPU shuts down and waits for input

B The CPU immediately begins the next cycle by fetching another instruction

C The CPU transfers all data to secondary storage

D The CPU resets the program counter to zero

Explanation

After completing one instruction cycle the CPU immediately begins the next cycle by fetching another instruction from memory. This continuous repetition processes programs efficiently.

Reference: Computer Studies Textbook , Page 5

Hint

Programs have many instructions — what does the CPU do after finishing one?

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