Question

    The part of the CPU that accesses and decodes program instructions, and coordinates the flow of data among various system component is the

    A ALU Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B control unit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C megahertz Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D motherboard Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The control unit (CU) is a component of a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that directs the operation of the processor. It tells the computer's memory, arithmetic/logic unit and input and output devices on how to respond to a program's instructions.

    Practice Next