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Medium 2 Marks

Computer Studies Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Why is the ALU considered the core computational component of the processor?

A Because it controls all other hardware devices

B Because it stores permanent instructions for booting

C Because every program calculation or comparison is processed by the ALU

D Because it manages data transfer between memory and I/O devices

Explanation

The ALU is the core computational component because whenever a program requires a calculation or comparison the data is sent to the ALU for processing.

Reference: Computer Studies Textbook , Page 3

Hint

Every mathematical and logical task in a program goes through the ALU.

Explanation

Hint

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