The CPU contains a few internal storage locations called ____, each capable of holding a single instruction or data item.
A) the ALU
B) registers
C) shifters
D) the compiler

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The internal storage locations in the CPU that are capable of holding a single instruction or data item are called registers. The ALU is a component of the CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations, while shifters are components that shift bits in binary data. The compiler is a software program that translates human-readable code into machine-readable code, and is not a physical component of the CPU. Therefore, the best choice is B.

The CPU Contains a Few Internal Storage Locations Called ____