ALU Operation Examples

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ALU Operation Examples

ALU in Action Arithmetic Input 1: 8 (from ACC) Input 2: 5 (operand) Operation: ADD ALU Output: 13 Result → ACC 8 + 5 = 13 Logic Input 1: TRUE Input 2: FALSE Operation: AND ALU Output: FALSE Result → ACC Both must be TRUE Comparison Input 1: 7 Input 2: 5 Operation: > ALU Output: TRUE Result → ACC 7 is greater than 5 Real-World Programming Examples Arithmetic in code: total = price + tax ALU adds the two values, stores result in total Logic in code: if (isLoggedIn AND hasAccess) ALU performs AND operation on both conditions Comparison in code: while (count < 10) ALU compares count to 10, returns TRUE/FALSE Combined: if ((age >= 18) AND (hasTicket)) ALU: comparison THEN logic operation

Practice questions for Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

What does ALU stand for?

  • A. Arithmetic Logic Unit
  • B. Automatic Load Utility
  • C. Address Logic Unit
  • D. Arithmetic Load Unit
1 markfoundation

Explain how the role of the ALU differs from the role of the Control Unit (CU).

2 marksstandard

Quick recall flashcards

Where are ALU results stored?
Accumulator (ACC)
What does ALU stand for?
Arithmetic Logic Unit

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