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GK QUESTION#1366

What is the purpose of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

  1. AIt executes program instructions by performing calculations and logical comparisons.Correct answer
  2. BIt manages the data flow between the CPU fan.
  3. CIt controls the speed of the CPU fan.
  4. DIt connects the CPU to peripheral devices.
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A. It executes program instructions by performing calculations and logical comparisons.

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The ALU performs arithmetic calculations and logical operations, including comparisons. These operations process data during instruction execution; storing and retrieving data from memory is not its primary function.

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