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What does the acronym CPU stand for?
Question

What does the acronym CPU stand for?

A.

Complex Processing Unit

B.

Central Packaging Unit

C.

Central Processing Unit

D.

Central Preprocessing Unit

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Central Processing Unit
Explanation:
● The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is known as the "brain" of the computer.
● It executes instructions, performs calculations, and manages the flow of information through the computer system.Shutterstock
Information Booster:
● The CPU consists of three main components: the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit), the CU (Control Unit), and Registers.
● Modern CPUs are often "multi-core," meaning they have multiple processing units on a single chip.
Additional Knowledge:
● Clock speed (measured in GHz) determines how many instructions a CPU can process per second.

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