COMPUTER SOFTWARE
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
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Question
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During the execution phase in the CPU, calculations may need to be performed. Which part of the CPU does this?
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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
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Control Unit (CU)
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Accumulator (ACC)
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Memory Address Register (MAR)
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -relation to central processing unit It is composed of an arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) and control circuits. The ALU carries out basic arithmetic and logic operations, and the control section determines the sequence of operations, including branch instructions that transfer control from one part of a program to another.
Detailed explanation-2: -ALUs perform arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication, and logical operations such as NOR, NOT, AND, and OR. The arithmetic operation of division is typically done by another component of the CPU called a Floating-Point Unit, or FPU.
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