Question

The time required for fetching and execution of one machine instruction is

• A. Delay time
• B. CPU cycle
• C. Real time
• D. Seek time

Hint:

The CPU cycle refers to the basic operational cycle during which the CPU fetches an instruction, decodes it, and executes it.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The time required for fetching and executing one machine instruction is typically referred to as a CPU cycle, as it includes the time taken for the CPU to fetch, decode, and execute the instruction.
Thus, the correct answer is (b) CPU cycle.