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Quiz: MAR - Storing the Address

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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Building on what you've learned about the CPU and its components, let's test your knowledge of the Memory Address Register (MAR) and how it stores addresses!

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What is the primary purpose of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?

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The MAR stores the {{blank0}} of the memory location that the CPU needs to {{blank1}} or write data.

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Which of the following are true about the MAR? (Select all that apply)

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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In the fetch-decode-execute cycle, when is the MAR used?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What type of data does the MAR store?

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If the MAR stores the address 10101010 in binary, what is the corresponding decimal value?

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Which components interact directly with the MAR? (Select all that apply)

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In the Von Neumann architecture, the MAR is part of the {{blank0}} unit, which also includes the MDR.

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