engineering computer science MCQ #265

In a computer system, what is the purpose of the 'status register'?

engineering computer science MCQ #265

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a computer system, what is the purpose of the 'status register'?

    • A) To store the address of the next instruction
    • B) To store the current instruction
    • C) To store the status of the CPU
    • D) To store the data being processed

    Answer: To store the status of the CPU

    Explanation: Status register holds flags and status information about the CPU, such as carry, zero, and overflow flags, influencing instruction execution.