Question

In computer Logical operations are performed by _____________.
1. Control Unit
2. ALU
3. Primary Memory
4. CPU

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : ALU

The correct answer is ALU.

• The part of the CPU that performs logical operations is called ALU.

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• There are 2 parts of the CPU:
  • Arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)
  • Control Unit

• The arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)
  • The arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) is where the CPU performs the arithmetic and logic operations.
  • Examples of arithmetic operations are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Examples of logic operations are comparisons of values such as NOT, AND, and OR.
  • The Control Unit carries out instructions.

• The central processing unit (CPU)
  • The computer's central processing unit (CPU) is the device of a computer that retrieves and executes instructions. 
  • The major types of CPU are classified such as:
    • Single-core processor
    • Dual-core processor
    • Quad-core processor
    • Hexa core processor