A CPU has just been powered on and it stores an address into one of its registers. Where did the CPU store the address?
A) reset vector
B) program counter
C) data bus
D) status register

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When a CPU is powered on, it typically stores the initial start address of its firmware or operating system in the program counter. This address, often referred to as the reset vector, tells the CPU where to begin executing instructions. The program counter (PC) is specifically designed to hold the address of the next instruction to be executed, making option B the correct answer.

A CPU Has Just Been Powered on and It Stores