What is the primary role of the address bus in a computer's memory architecture? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the primary role of the address bus in a computer's memory architecture?
A. To supply electrical voltage to the dynamic memory refresh circuits.
B. To regulate the processing clock speed of the graphics adapter.
C. To transfer the actual data payload bits between components.
D. To communicate the physical memory location coordinate being targeted for read or write.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The address bus is a directional pathway used exclusively by the CPU to point to the specific hardware memory address location it wants to interact with.

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