engineering computer science MCQ #237

What is the main function of the program counter (PC)?

engineering computer science MCQ #237

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the main function of the program counter (PC)?

    • A) To store the current instruction
    • B) To store the address of the next instruction
    • C) To store the result of an instruction
    • D) To store the status of the CPU

    Answer: To store the address of the next instruction

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