What is Control unit primarily used for?
- A. A small, extremely fast storage location within the CPU used to hold data during processing.
- B. The part of the CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations.
- C. The component of the CPU that directs the operation of the processor by interpreting instructions. ✓
- D. The rate at which a processor executes instructions, measured in cycles per second.
Correct answer
C. The component of the CPU that directs the operation of the processor by interpreting instructions.
Explanation
Control unit refers to the component of the CPU that directs the operation of the processor by interpreting instructions.