IT ENGLISH: Technical Terminology - ALU

What does ALU stand for?

• Arithmetic Logic Unit

• Advanced Logic Unit

• Arithmetic Language Unit

• Advanced Language Unit

What operations does an ALU perform?

• Arithmetic and logic operations

• Memory operations

• Input and output operations

• Control operations

Which of the following is an arithmetic instruction performed by an ALU?

• AND

• OR

• Addition

• XOR

Which of the following is a logic instruction performed by an ALU?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• NOT

• Shifting

What type of calculations can an ALU handle?

• Integer calculations

• Floating point calculations

• Both integer and floating point calculations

• No calculations

Why do ALUs typically not perform division operations?

• The result may be a fraction

• The result may be a floating point number

• ALUs are not capable of division

• Division operations are handled by the FPU

What is the primary job of an ALU?

• Handle integer operations

• Handle floating point operations

• Handle memory operations

• Handle control operations

Do all processors have the same design and function for an ALU?

• Yes, they all have the same design and function

• No, they can vary between different processor models

• Only some processors have an ALU

• ALUs are only found in GPUs

What is the relationship between a computer's integer performance and the ALU?

• There is no relationship

• The ALU determines the computer's integer performance

• The ALU has no impact on the computer's performance

• The computer's performance is determined by the FPU

What is the target audience for this quiz?

• Students from grade 14

• Professionals in the computer industry

• Children in elementary school

• Senior citizens