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What is the main function of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) in a CPU?
What is the main function of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) in a CPU?
- Addressing memory locations
- Performing arithmetic and logical operations (correct)
- Managing input/output devices
- Storing data temporarily
Which type of memory addressing involves calculating the number of bytes for a specified purpose?
Which type of memory addressing involves calculating the number of bytes for a specified purpose?
- Memory addressing and calculation (correct)
- Programmed I/O
- Memory addressing for input/output devices
- Direct memory access (DMA)
What is the function of registers in a CPU?
What is the function of registers in a CPU?
- Executing program instructions
- Connecting different components together
- Fast storage locations that hold data temporarily (correct)
- Defining the instruction sets of a computer
Which architecture is used to define the instruction sets of a computer?
Which architecture is used to define the instruction sets of a computer?
What is the primary function of the input/output devices architecture?
What is the primary function of the input/output devices architecture?