Question

Which of the following is not a function of the Control Unit?
A) Interpret instructions
B) Read instructions
C) Execute instructions
D) Direct operations

Answer 1

Answer: B) Read instructions  

Explanation:

Control Unit can perform the functions Interpret instructions, Execute instructions and Direct operations. But Reading instructions is not a function of the Control Unit.

Answer 2

Interpret instructions, Read instructions, Execute instructions are not a function of the Control Unit

Control unit (CU)

• The control unit (CU) is an integral component of the central processing unit (CPU) in computer architecture that governs and directs all computer system processes.
• The control unit instructs the logic unit, memory, and both input and output devices of the computer how to respond to program instructions. This device monitors and regulates the computer's many components, but it does not do any actual tasks.