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ALU 101: Arithmetic Logic Unit VIP Certification Practice Exam
ALU 101 — ALU 101 is not a single standardized certification exam from a single issuing body; it refers to introductory college-level coursework in computer organization and digital logic covering the design and operation of the Arithmetic Logic Unit — a core component of the CPU. This practice exam mirrors the depth and style of end-of-course assessments in courses such as CS/ECE 'Computer Organization,' 'Digital Logic Design,' or 'Computer Architecture 101' as taught at universities worldwide.
30
Questions
75m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 30👑 VIP
A processor's ALU must add two 8-bit unsigned integers: 11001010₂ (202₁₀) and 01000110₂ (70₁₀). The expected result is 272₁₀, but the ALU produces 00010000₂ (16₁₀) and sets a status flag. Which flag is set, and why?
Questions 2–30 and full explanations are VIP-exclusive.