Comp Chap 1

The function of CPU is ............

Verified Answer
A. To provide external storage of text
B. To communicate with the operator
C. To read, interpret and process the information and instruction
D. Assembler
E. None of these

Explanation:

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the 'brain' of the computer, primarily responsible for executing program instructions and processing data. Option (a) is for storage devices. Option (b) is too vague. Option (d) Assembler is software. Option (c) 'To read, interpret and process the information and instruction' comprehensively describes the CPU's core functions: fetching, decoding, executing, and writing back results. Option (e) is incorrect.