Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Ralph Stair, George Reynolds
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 1SAT
Program Description Answer
In a computer, “CPU” is the part that sequences and executes the instructions.
Hence, the correct answer is option “A”.
Expert Solution & Answer
Explanation of Solution
Central Processing Unit (CPU):
- CPU plays the key role in a computer by carrying out the instructions of a computer program.
- It performs all the basic logic, arithmetic, controlling and input/output operations that are specified by the instructions.
- The CPU comprises of two units, Arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and control unit (CU).
- With all the advancement in technology, today the CPUs are in the form of microprocessors.
Explanation for incorrect options:
Memory:
The part of the computer that stores all the data and instructions is called the memory.
Hence, the option “B” is wrong.
Bus:
Bus is the communication system in a computer that transfers information from one component to other.
Hence, the option “C” is wrong.
Input/output devices:
The devices that fetch the user instructions and display the result to the user are called the input and output devices respectively.
Hence, the option “D” is wrong.
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