The operand in an instruction can be located in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The operand in an instruction can be located in:
A. CU only
B. Only memory
C. Only ALU
D. Register, memory, or immediate
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Different addressing modes specify operand location.

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Practice More CPU (Central Processing Unit) Questions

Question #1
What does 'uop' stand for?
A. Unified operation
B. User operation
C. Micro-operation
D. Ultra operation

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
CISC instructions are decoded into micro-ops.

This question belongs to: Computer CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Question #2
Which unit coordinates the activities of all other units in the CPU?
A. Register
B. CU
C. Bus
D. ALU

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Control Unit directs the overall operation of the processor.

This question belongs to: Computer CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Question #3
In the instruction cycle, the first step is usually:
A. Fetch
B. Store
C. Decode
D. Execute

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The CPU fetches the instruction from memory as the initial step of the fetch-decode-execute cycle.

This question belongs to: Computer CPU (Central Processing Unit)