What is the role of the Instruction Register? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the role of the Instruction Register?
A. Holds address of data
B. Performs logic operations
C. Controls clock speed
D. Holds the current instruction being executed
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
It stores the instruction fetched from memory for decoding.

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AES-NI is an example of:
A. Hardware acceleration for encryption
B. Networking
C. Graphics feature
D. Memory management

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
It speeds up cryptographic operations in CPU.

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Question #2
Which is true about CPU temperature management?
A. Handled only by software
B. Not important
C. Requires heat sinks and fans
D. Irrelevant for performance

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Proper cooling is essential to prevent throttling and damage.

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Question #3
In CPU, 'retirement' refers to:
A. Committing instruction results to architectural state
B. Fetching instructions
C. Memory access
D. Decoding phase

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
It completes the instruction lifecycle.

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