engineering computer science MCQ #62

What is the function of the Status Register in a CPU?

engineering computer science MCQ #62

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the function of the Status Register in a CPU?

    • A) To store the program counter
    • B) To store the current instruction being executed
    • C) To store the status flags
    • D) To store the data being processed

    Answer: To store the status flags

    Explanation: The Status Register stores flags that indicate the status of the CPU, such as carry, zero, and overflow.