[amp_mcq option1=”contents” option2=”addresses” option3=”locations” option4=”mask E. None of the above” correct=”option3″]
The correct answer is: C. locations
The storage locations in the internal storage of a CPU are called locations. Each location has a unique address, which is used to access the data stored in that location. The contents of a location can be changed by writing data to that location.
- A. contents is incorrect because the contents of a location are the data that is stored in that location.
- B. addresses is incorrect because addresses are the unique identifiers of locations.
- D. mask is incorrect because a mask is a pattern of bits that is used to select certain bits from a larger set of bits.
- E. None of the above is incorrect because the correct answer is C. locations.