Which architectural component generates the addresses required to fetch instructions from physical memory locations? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which architectural component generates the addresses required to fetch instructions from physical memory locations?
A. The Hard Drive Actuator
B. The Optical Laser Assembly
C. The Data Bus
D. The Program Counter (PC)
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Program Counter is a specialized processor register that holds the memory address of the next sequential instruction slated for execution.

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