When a cpu executes each instruction in a program, it uses a process known as the

The answer is "fetch-decode-execute cycle"

Explanation:

The FDE cycle stands for Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle, It is a computing operation, in which a CPU process, to retrieves the system in its order memory form, it also decides that what instruction is supposed to do, and executes certain activities.  In this process, the operating system loads the files and the program on a disc to the main memory (RAM).

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