FCC Exam Question: 8-9A4

The block diagram of a typical RADAR system microprocessor is shown in Fig. 8A2. Choose the most correct statement regarding this system.

A. The ALU executes arithmetic manipulations.
B. The ALU is used for address decoding.
C. General registers are used for arithmetic manipulations.
D. Address pointers are contained in the control unit.
Correct Answer: A

Explanation: A microprocessor's Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) is the core component responsible for executing all arithmetic operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and logical operations (such as AND, OR, NOT). In a RADAR system, the microprocessor's ALU would be crucial for processing received signals, calculating target range and velocity, and managing system timing. * **A) The ALU executes arithmetic manipulations.** This is correct. The ALU is specifically designed for performing these computations. * **B) The ALU is used for address decoding.** This is incorrect. Address decoding is typically handled by dedicated decoding logic or a Memory Management Unit (MMU), not the ALU. * **C) General registers are used for arithmetic manipulations.** This is incorrect. General registers *store* data and intermediate results for the ALU, but the ALU itself *performs* the arithmetic manipulations. * **D) Address pointers are contained in the control unit.** This is incorrect. Address pointers (like the Program Counter) are special-purpose registers that are part of the CPU's register file, not strictly "contained in" the control unit, which primarily manages instruction flow and generates control signals.

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