engineering computer science MCQ #249

What is the purpose of the 'MAR' (Memory Address Register) in a computer system?

engineering computer science MCQ #249

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the purpose of the 'MAR' (Memory Address Register) in a computer system?

    • A) To store data being transferred between memory and CPU
    • B) To store the address of the memory location being accessed
    • C) To store the instruction being executed
    • D) To store the status of the CPU

    Answer: To store the address of the memory location being accessed

    Explanation: MAR holds the memory address of the data being accessed, facilitating data transfer between CPU and memory.