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Arrange the following operations of control unit of a CPU in the order of their execution.
A. Decode
B. Fetch
C. Write Back
D. Execute
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CUET PG 2026 Agri-Business Management Question Paper (25-Mar-2026) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
B, A, D, C

CPU Control Unit Operations Order

The control unit of a Central Processing Unit (CPU) manages the execution of instructions by following a specific sequence known as the instruction cycle. This cycle ensures that instructions are processed correctly and efficiently.

Instruction Execution Sequence

The standard order for processing an instruction within the CPU's control unit is:

  1. Fetch (B): The process begins with fetching the instruction from the main memory (RAM) into the CPU.
  2. Decode (A): Once fetched, the instruction is decoded. The control unit interprets the instruction's command to determine the required action.
  3. Execute (D): The control unit directs the appropriate CPU components (like the ALU) to perform the operation specified by the decoded instruction.
  4. Write Back (C): Finally, the result of the execution is written back into a CPU register or stored in memory, completing the instruction cycle.

This sequence ensures a structured approach to instruction processing. The correct order is therefore Fetch, Decode, Execute, Write Back, represented by the sequence B, A, D, C.

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