The document discusses the functions of the Central Processing Unit (CPU), including the roles of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and Control Unit (CU) in processing data. It differentiates between primary and secondary memory, as well as RAM and ROM, highlighting their characteristics and uses. Additionally, it explains the differences between compilers and interpreters, types of software, and provides a brief overview of data storage units.
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The document discusses the functions of the Central Processing Unit (CPU), including the roles of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and Control Unit (CU) in processing data. It differentiates between primary and secondary memory, as well as RAM and ROM, highlighting their characteristics and uses. Additionally, it explains the differences between compilers and interpreters, types of software, and provides a brief overview of data storage units.
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