Multiple choice

The function of the ______ is to do calculations, comparisons and take decisions.

  1. CU

  2. CPU

  3. ALU

  4. MU
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside the computer. It contains the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) which specifically handles calculations and comparisons, but the CPU as a whole is the entity that takes decisions based on instructions.

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