Q. Which part of the computer is used for calculating and comparing?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
ALU
Explanation:
The ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) is the part of the computer that is responsible for performing calculations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.) and comparisons (like greater than, less than, equal to). It is a critical component of the CPU that handles all mathematical and logical operations.
- Modem is used for communication between computers over a network but does not handle calculations or comparisons.
- Control Unit manages the execution of instructions in the CPU but does not perform calculations or comparisons.
- Disk Unit refers to storage devices like hard drives or SSDs and is not responsible for calculations or comparisons.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) is the part of the computer that is responsible for performing calculations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.) and comparisons (like greater than, less than, equal to). It is a critical component of the CPU that handles all mathematical and logical operations.
- Modem is used for communication between computers over a network but does not handle calculations or comparisons.
- Control Unit manages the execution of instructions in the CPU but does not perform calculations or comparisons.
- Disk Unit refers to storage devices like hard drives or SSDs and is not responsible for calculations or comparisons.