The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the most important part of a computer. It is responsible for executing programs, handling data and controlling the computer’s resources. The CPU is usually a rectangular metal or plastic box with a number of pins on one end that attach to the computer’s main circuit board, or motherboard.

The CPU contains a number of different parts that work together to perform its tasks. The most important of these are the arithmetic logic unit (ALU), the control unit (CU) and the registers.

The ALU is responsible for performing the calculations required by the program. It …