Question

If a CPU receives theinstruction to multiply the byte-sized values $12 and $3E, thisaction will take place in the ______________ (part of internal CPUhardware) section of the CPU.

Answer 1

Answer: Arithmetic and logic unit(ALU)

Explanation: In central processing unit (CPU) , there are two main units CU(control unit) and ALU (arithmetic and logic unit) . ALU is responsible for any sort arithmetic and logical operation in the processor.This unit can perform mathematical operation like addition , multiplication divide , logical and many more. So the given operation of multiplication in the question will be done bu ALU of the CPU.