The arithmetic-logic unit includes instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions.

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The arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) performs arithmetic and logical operations on data, but it does not include instructions or directly tell other hardware devices what to do; that role is more closely associated with the control unit within a processor.

The Arithmetic-Logic Unit Includes Instructions and Literally Tells the Other