Question

The fetch and execution cycles are interleaved with the help of ________

(a) Modification in processor architecture

(b) Clock

(c) Special unit

(d) Control unit

I have been asked this question in an interview for internship.

The doubt is from Pipe-lining in division Arithmetic of Computer Architecture

Answer 1

Right option is (b) Clock

For explanation I would say: The time cycle of the clock is adjusted to perform the interleaving.