What Is the Arithmetic Logic Unit

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Multiple Choice

What is the arithmetic logic unit?

• A)The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together.
• B)A tool that interprets software instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions.
• C)A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly.
• D)A unit in a computer that performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations (such as sorting and comparing numbers).

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Standard Deviations

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values from the mean or average.

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Standard Deviations

A metric that calculates the extent of spread or deviation of data points from their average value.

Independent

Free from outside control or influence, able to make decisions or act according to one's own principles.