engineering computer science MCQ #121

What is the primary function of the program counter?

engineering computer science MCQ #121

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the primary function of the program counter?

    • A) To store the current instruction
    • B) To store the address of the next instruction
    • C) To store data temporarily
    • D) To perform arithmetic operations

    Answer: To store the address of the next instruction

    Explanation: The program counter stores the address of the next instruction to be executed.