What does ALU stand for?

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BlackTom AI · Accepted Answer

Let's restate the problem to ensure understanding: the question asks what ALU stands for, and provides four options to choose from.
Option a: 'Authentic & location unit' — This is not a recognized acronym in computing. The terms 'authentic' and 'location' do not align with the established meaning of ALU in computer architecture, so this is incorrect.
Option b: 'Artificial logic unit' — While it contains 'logic' and 'unit', the standard acronym ALU is not defined as 'Artificial logic unit.' The canonical term is 'Arithmetic & Logic Unit.' Thus, this misstates both the scope (not just logic) and the standard naming.
Option c: 'Application loading unit' — This phrase has to do with software loading processes or runtime handling, not with the core CPU component responsible for arithmetic and logic operations. Therefore this option is incorrect.
Option d: 'Arithmetic & logic unit' — This matches the widely accepted definition of ALU in computer architecture: the CPU component that performs arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and logic operations (AND, OR, NOT, XOR, etc.). This is the correct interpretation of the acronym.
In summary, option d aligns with the established meaning of ALU, while the other choices introduce terms or concepts not associated with the standard definition of the ALU in computing.

MUF0051 ICT Unit 1 - Semester 1, 2025

What does ALU stand for?

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