Asked by Anaisa Mayfield on May 11, 2024

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Registers are part of the ________ and are a type of ________ storage.

A) ALU; primary
B) ALU; secondary
C) CPU; primary
D) CPU; secondary

CPU

Central Processing Unit, the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside a computer.

Primary Storage

Refers to the main storage of a computer where data is temporarily stored and accessed by the processor directly, such as RAM.

Registers

High-speed storage areas in the CPU that store very small amounts of data and instructions for short periods.

  • Comprehend the functions and responsibilities of various elements in a computer system.
  • Distinguish between various storage types and their attributes in computing environments.
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Jaquaisha BroadhurstMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Registers are part of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and are considered a type of primary storage due to their role in immediate data processing and storage for quick access.