Which CPU register holds the memory address of the next instruction waiting to be fetched and executed?
AMemory Data Register (MDR)
BInstruction Register (IR)
CProgram Counter (PC)
DAccumulator (AC)
Explanation
The Program Counter (PC) automatically increments to point to the address of the next instruction to fetch. The Instruction Register (IR) holds the currently executing instruction.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Computer Hardware & Architecture
- Subtopic: CPU Registers
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