TEZPUR 2025 — Computer PYQ
TEZPUR | Computer | 2025Which of the following modules performs the arithmetic operations in a computer?
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
ALU
(Correct Answer) - B.
CMU
- C.
RAM
- D.
Accumulator
ALU
Explanation
In the architecture of a computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU), specific components are responsible for different tasks. The component dedicated to mathematical calculations is the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit).
ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit): This is the part of the CPU that performs arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, etc.) and logical operations (AND, OR, NOT, etc.).
CMU: Not a standard term for a primary CPU module (often associated with Control Management Unit, but not the standard answer here).
RAM (Random Access Memory): Used for short-term data storage, not for performing calculations.
Accumulator: A type of register inside the CPU that stores the intermediate results of arithmetic and logic operations; it does not perform the operation itself.
If we let C be the set of CPU components and O be the operation of performing arithmetic, we can define the relationship as:
ALU∈C⟹Performs(ALU,O)=True
RAM∈C⟹Performs(RAM,O)=False
