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This is an important concept. You should fully understand this.
This is a basic concept in computer science
A central processing unit (CPU) is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions. [1]
Major parts of a CPU[edit]
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Do you understand this topic?[edit]
- Describe the function of the ALU
- Describe the function of the control unit
- Describe the function of the program counter
- Describe the function of the clock
- Describe the function of an instruction
- Define instruction register
- What does a bus do?