Computer System Units Quiz

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Which unit is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?

  • Alu (correct)
  • Control unit
  • Memory
  • Input unit

Which unit is responsible for storing data and instructions for processing?

  • Output unit
  • Control unit
  • Memory (correct)
  • Alu

Which unit is responsible for coordinating the activities of all the other units in the computer?

  • Memory
  • Input unit
  • Control unit (correct)
  • Alu

Which unit is responsible for managing the flow of data between the input, output, and memory units?

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Which unit is primarily responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations in a computer?

<p>Alu (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which unit is responsible for temporarily holding data and instructions during processing?

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If a computer is executing a program, which unit is responsible for retrieving and interpreting instructions from memory?

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During the execution of a complex calculation, which unit is primarily responsible for performing the actual arithmetic and logical operations?

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When data needs to be temporarily stored before or after processing, which unit is responsible for this temporary holding of data?

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Study Notes

Computer Units and Their Functions

  • The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations.

Memory Unit

  • The Memory Unit is responsible for storing data and instructions for processing.

Control Unit

  • The Control Unit is responsible for coordinating the activities of all the other units in the computer.
  • It manages the flow of data between the input, output, and memory units.

Arithmetic Logic Unit

  • The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) is primarily responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations in a computer.
  • It performs the actual arithmetic and logical operations during the execution of complex calculations.

Registers

  • Registers temporarily hold data and instructions during processing.
  • They are used to store data temporarily before or after processing.

Execution of a Program

  • The Control Unit is responsible for retrieving and interpreting instructions from memory when a computer is executing a program.

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