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Basic Computer/IT QUESTION #11591
Question 1
Which computer component performs arithmetic operations like addition and subtraction?
  • Control Unit
  • Registers
  • Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)✔️
  • Cache Memory
Correct Answer Explanation
The ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) performs all arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and logical operations (AND, OR, NOT, XOR, comparisons) within the CPU. The Control Unit directs operations; Registers temporarily store operands; Cache speeds up memory access.