Arithmetic LogicUnit


 
 
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An arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) is the part of a computer processor (CPU) that carries out arithmetic and logic operations on the operands in computer instruction words. In some processors, the ALU is divided into two units, an arithmetic unit (AU) and a logic unit (LU).

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Question : 1

One of the components of the central processing unit (CPU) of the computer that performs mathematical and logical operations is :

Right Option : A
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Question : 2

Which of the following is/are false:

(A) Arithmetic logic unit refers to bit addition and subtraction only.

(B) An arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) is the part of a computer processor (CPU) that carries out arithmetic and logic operations on the operands in computer instruction words.

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Consider the following statements :

Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)

1. Performs arithmetic operations               2. Performs Comparisons

3. Communicate with I/O devices                4. Keep watch on the system

Which of these statements are correct ? 

Right Option : B
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