Who coordinates the sequencing of events within the central processor of a computer?

A Logic unit
B Arithmetic unit
C Register
D Control unit
E None of the above

Correct Answer: Control unit

The control unit (CU) is a component of a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that directs the operation of the processor. It tells the computer's memory, arithmetic/logic unit and input and output devices how to respond to the instructions that have been sent to the processor.
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