Q
Medium 2 Marks
Computer Studies Central Processing Unit (CPU)
What is the Memory Data Register (MDR) used for?
Explanation
The Memory Data Register (MDR) temporarily stores the data being transferred between memory and the CPU — acting as a buffer during memory read and write operations.
Reference: Computer Studies Textbook , Page 4
Hint
MDR holds data in transit between CPU and memory.
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