The Memory Address Register (MAR) holds: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Memory Address Register (MAR) holds:
A. The address of memory location
B. Control signals
C. The data to be written
D. The result of ALU
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
MAR contains the address for memory read or write operations.

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