CPU: Registers

The Status Register, sometimes known as the Flags Register, monitors and records the outcomes of various CPU operations.

It includes flags for conditions like zero, carry, overflow, and negative values, which reflect specific results from recent calculations.

For instance, the zero flag is raised (= set) if an operation yields a result of zero, which might trigger conditional instructions based on this outcome.

Other flags, such as the carry flag, provide information about arithmetic overflows, crucial for tasks requiring precise calculations.

By tracking these conditions, the Status Register supports decision-making processes within the CPU, allowing it to respond dynamically to changes during program execution.