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Programming in C · End Term · 13 Sept 2026 · May 2026 term

Question 1: Which of the following components is primarily responsibl…

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Which of the following components is primarily responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations in a computer?

  1. A

    Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

  2. B

    Control Unit

  3. C

    Memory Unit

  4. D

    Input Unit

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  • A

    Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

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Question 1 of 25 in the IIT Madras BS Programming in C (Programming in C) End Term paper sat on 13 Sept 2026, in the May 2026 term (Programming in C 13 Sep 26). It carries 3 marks.

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