CBSE Class 11 Computer Science
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Computer System Overview — Question 5
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What functions are performed by the ALU ? Is it an independent unit ? If not, which unit does ALU work in coordination with ?
Arithmetic and Logic unit is responsible for carrying out the arithmetic instructions (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and making logic decisions (greater than, less than, equal to).
No, it is not an independent unit. It is a part of CPU. It works in coordination with the commands given by the Control Unit.