Computer System · Class 11 · CBSE · Science Computer Science
Which component of the CPU performs arithmetic calculations and logical comparisons?
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easy · MCQ · Q-477CF1
Which component of the CPU performs arithmetic calculations and logical comparisons?
- A.Control Unit
- B.Arithmetic Logic UnitCorrect answer
- C.Main Memory
- D.Input Unit
Solution
The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) performs arithmetic operations such as addition and subtraction and logical operations such as comparisons and Boolean operations.
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