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how does a computers cpu process data?

a. the user enters instructions directly into the cpu by typing in
code.

b. an inserted flash drive provides instructions to the cpu to process
the data.

c. when the cpu receives an input, it accesses the correct memory
addresses to retrieve the data.

d. the internal clock must wake the cpu and instruct it to perform
functions.

Explanation:

• Option A: Users don't directly enter instructions into the CPU by typing code (usually via software/OS, not direct typing to CPU).
• Option B: A flash drive stores data, not directly provide instructions to CPU for processing; the CPU fetches instructions from memory (like RAM) based on tasks.
• Option C: When the CPU gets an input - related task, it accesses the appropriate memory addresses (e.g., in RAM) to get the data needed for processing, which is a correct description of CPU data processing.
• Option D: The internal clock synchronizes CPU operations, not "wake" it; the CPU is always ready to execute instructions when scheduled, and the clock manages timing of cycles, not initiate function - calling like waking.

Answer:

C. When the CPU receives an input, it accesses the correct memory addresses to retrieve the data.