During which stage does the central processing unit analyze the instruction and encode it in the form of a number, and then generate an electronic signal?
A) fetch
B) decode
C) execute
D) portability

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This stage is called the decode stage, where the CPU decodes the instruction and encodes it in the form of a number that can be executed by the processor. The CPU then generates an electronic signal to execute the instruction.

During Which Stage Does the Central Processing Unit Analyze the Instruction