Explanation

Arithmetic operations are performed by the ALU

ALU stands for Arithmetic & Logical Unit. 

This is the core component responsible for executing arithmetic (ADD, SUB, etc.) and logical (AND, OR, NOT) operations.

The ALU is housed within the CPU, which acts as the "brain" of the computer.

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To determine the efficiency of an algorithm the time factor is measured by counting number of key operations

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A corporal punishment  is a punishment which is intended to cause physical pain to a person.

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Hard but liable to be easily broken : Brittle

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A metropolitan area network (MAN) 

It's a computer network that connects computers within a metropolitan area

A MAN is larger than a local area network (LAN) but smaller than a wide area network (WAN).

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Explanation

A video game is played on a Graphics Card

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• A computer is built to carry out instructions that are written in a very simple type of language called machine language.

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The greater than sign (>) is an example of logical operator

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• Analogue computers work on continuous physical quantities (or analog signals)
• They handle data that changes continuously over time.
• Examples: Speedometers, mercury thermometers, and slide rules.

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026