What is the primary purpose of timing signals in a CPU control unit?

Options

  • A. To store program instructions permanently
  • B. To synchronize the sequence of operations within the computer
  • C. To increase the physical size of main memory
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. To synchronize the sequence of operations within the computer

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: To synchronize the sequence of operations within the computer.

Explanation: Timing signals coordinate when control operations occur. In a synchronous CPU, clock pulses help organize operations into timing intervals. The control unit combines timing information with instruction-decoding information to produce the required control signals.
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