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What does the word "serially" mean in the context of executing instructions?.
- A.The instructions are fetched and executed one after another.
- B.All instructions are executed at exactly the same time.
- C.Instructions are executed in a random order.
- D.Only instructions involving arithmetic are executed.
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What a good answer should say
- The instructions are fetched and executed one after another.
Explanation
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Serial execution means that the instructions are handled in sequence, rather than all at once or in a random order.
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