At the Heart of a Computer Is Its Central Processing

question 35

Multiple Choice

At the heart of a computer is its central processing unit (CPU) . Its job is to

• A) fetch instructions.
• B) carry out the operations commanded by the instructions.
• C) produce some result.
• D) do all of the above.
• E) do none of the above.

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Definitions:

Inventory Returns Estimated

The anticipated amount of goods that will be returned to inventory due to cancellations, defects, or unsatisfactory products.

Current Liabilities

Obligations a company must fulfill within the forthcoming fiscal year, including debts, accounts payable, and other short-term financial responsibilities.

Balance Sheet

A balance sheet is a financial statement that presents a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing a snapshot of its financial condition.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory management method where updates to inventory records are made at specific intervals, not continuously.