Practice - Memory Address Register (MAR)
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Practice Questions
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What does the Memory Address Register (MAR) do?
💡 Hint: Think about where the CPU looks for data.
What is the role of the Program Counter in relation to MAR?
💡 Hint: Consider how instructions are executed in order.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of MAR in the memory hierarchy.
True or False: The MAR can hold data that is being processed.
💡 Hint: Recall the specific functions of the registers.
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Challenge Problems
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How would you design a system that minimizes synchronization issues between CPU and memory regarding MAR operations?
💡 Hint: Consider how modern CPUs handle memory accesses with caching and pipelining.
Create a diagram to illustrate the data flow between MAR, the memory buffer register, and the CPU during a read operation.
💡 Hint: Focus on the sequence of operations and how signals coordinate the data transfer.
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