CPU includes all of the following components except:
Correct answer: A. Primary storage
- A. Primary storage
- B. ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
- C. Control unit
- D. Register
Explanation
Primary storage also known as main memory (RAM), is volatile memory that temporarily holds data and programs for the CPU to access quickly. Data is erased from RAM when the computer is turned off. Since primary storage is external to the CPU, it is not considered a component of the CPU .Therefore, primary storage is the component not included in the CPU..
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