What is a CPU?
A) The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together
B) The computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and the read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the central processing unit (CPU)
C) Equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage
D) Equipment used to capture information and commands

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The CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside a computer. It interprets and executes instructions from the computer's hardware and software.

What Is a CPU