The instruction execution cycle three-step rhythm is
A)fetch the instruction, decode the compiler, and defer the specified task.
B)fetch the instruction, increment the program counter, and defer the specified task.
C)fetch the instruction, increment the program counter, and perform the specified task.
D)fetch the instruction, decode the compiler, and store the result on the hard drive.

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The instruction execution cycle involves fetching the instruction from memory, incrementing the program counter to point to the next instruction, and then performing the specified task. Option A and D are incorrect because they do not describe the full cycle, while option B is incorrect because it does not mention performing the specified task.

The Instruction Execution Cycle Three-Step Rhythm Is