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What is the primary function of Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?

  • Executing complex numerical operations
  • Interpreting instruction set architecture
  • Performing arithmetic and logical operations (correct)
  • Storing and retrieving data
  • What type of operations can a simple ALU perform?

  • Only data movement operations
  • Only logical operations
  • Arithmetic, logical, and data movement operations (correct)
  • Only arithmetic operations
  • What are the design specifications of ALU derived from?

  • Main memory capacity
  • Instruction Set Architecture (correct)
  • Cache memory size
  • Processor speed
  • What is the purpose of a co-processor in relation to ALU?

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    Why do modern CPUs have multiple ALUs?

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    Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

    • The primary function of an Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) is to perform arithmetic and logical operations, such as addition, subtraction, AND, OR, and NOT.

    Operations of ALU

    • A simple ALU can perform basic arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
    • It can also perform logical operations like AND, OR, NOT, and XOR.

    Design Specifications of ALU

    • The design specifications of an ALU are derived from the Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) of the computer.

    Purpose of Co-processor

    • The purpose of a co-processor in relation to ALU is to offload specific tasks, such as floating-point operations, from the main ALU, thereby increasing the overall processing speed.

    Multiple ALUs in Modern CPUs

    • Modern CPUs have multiple ALUs to increase processing speed and efficiency by performing multiple operations simultaneously.
    • This allows for better parallel processing, pipelining, and multitasking capabilities.

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    Test your knowledge of computer organization and architecture with this quiz on the design of Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and De Morgan's Law. Explore topics such as combinatorial circuits, arithmetic operations, logical operations, and data movement operations.

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