Quiz: Program Counter - Tracking the Next Instruction
OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification
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Building on what you've learned about registers and CPU components, let's test your understanding of the Program Counter!
What is the main role of the Program Counter (PC)?
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Which of the following statements about the Program Counter are true? (Select all that apply)
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The Program Counter holds the {{blank0}} of the next instruction to be {{blank1}}.
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When does the Program Counter update its value?
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If the Program Counter starts at address 100 and the instruction length is 4 bytes, what will the value of the Program Counter be after fetching one instruction?
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Why is the Program Counter important in the CPU?
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During the fetch stage, the CPU uses the Program Counter to access the {{blank0}} of the next instruction from {{blank1}}.
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