A register is a small high-speed memory
inside CPU. The CPU contains a number of registers. Registers are used
to store information being processed. These are temporary storage areas
for instructions or data. The temporary results during processing are
also stored in registers. Each register has a predefined function. Control unit manages registers for the following purposes:
- Input the instructions or data
- Store the instruction or data
- Transfer the instructions or data
- Perform arithmetic or logical operations at high speed.
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