Which Step of the Machine Cycle Examines the Op-Code of the Next

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which step of the machine cycle examines the op-code of the next instruction to be executed?

• A) Load
• B) Fetch
• C) Decode
• D) Execute

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Definitions:

Consolidation

The process by which memories become stable in the brain, transitioning from a short-term to a long-term state, making them more resistant to interference or forgetting.

Chunking

A memory technique that involves grouping individual pieces of information together to improve recall.

Confabulation

The production of fabricated, distorted, or misinterpreted memories about oneself or the world, without conscious intention to deceive.

Priming

A psychological phenomenon in which exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.