The following component of CPU is responsible for comparing the contents of two pieces of data:
Correct answer: A. ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
- A. ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
- B. Control Unit (CU)
- C. Memory
- D. Register
Explanation
The ALU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations, including comparisons. It can compare two pieces of data and determine if they are equal, greater than, or less than each other. In summary, the ALU is the component specifically designed to perform comparisons between data pieces.
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