The ALU uses ____ to hold data that is being processed.
A) words
B) registers
C) control units
D) cache

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Registers are small, fast memory locations within the CPU that hold data being processed, making them the most appropriate option for the ALU to use. The other options listed (words, control units, and cache) are also important components of the CPU, but they are not specifically designed to hold data being processed in the same way that registers are.

The ALU Uses ____ to Hold Data That Is Being