Multiple choice

The actual instruction is passed to __________ for appropriate execution.

  1. the CPU

  2. the ALU

  3. both (1) and (2)

  4. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the fetch-decode-execute cycle of a processor, the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) is the specific component that performs the execution of the instruction. While the CPU as a whole manages the process, the ALU handles the actual mathematical and logical operations. Therefore, the instruction's core logic is passed to the ALU for the final execution step.

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