JAMB Commerce 2008 Question 49

Question 49

Computers in Commerce

A computer component that decodes and interprets instructions and also directs program implementation is

  1. A.memory unit
  2. B.central processing unit
  3. C.control unit
  4. D.system unit
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (control unit)

Explanation

The control unit fetches each instruction, decodes it and directs the other parts of the computer to carry it out.