week 5: Clear

The machine cycle is the four step process that allows a processor to execute one instruction. The four steps in the process are fetch, decode, execute, and store. Steps one and two are called the fetch cycle and are same for each instruction. The fetch cycle processes the instruction. The third and are fourth step are called the execute cycle and are different dependent on the instruction.

The machine cycle is the most basic part of how computers work and should be known by all business people who want to be knowledgeable. The machine cycle allows users to be able to properly use their computers. Linux has a website that has info on the machine cycle.

The Machine Cycle