What is the primary role of registers in a computer system ?
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What is the primary role of registers in a computer system ?
- A.
Store data temporarily during program execution
- B.
Perform complex computations
- C.
Store long-term data
- D.
Manage data transfer between I/O devices
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Correct answer: A
Registers are small, fast storage locations within the CPU that hold data temporarily during processing. Their primary role is to store intermediate results, addresses, and control information needed for immediate instruction execution.