engineering computer science MCQ #7

What is the primary function of the Program Counter (PC)?

engineering computer science MCQ #7

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the primary 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 operation
    • D) To store the data being transferred

    Answer: To store the address of the next instruction

    Explanation: PC holds the address of the next instruction to be fetched, allowing the CPU to sequence through instructions.