Computer Systems

The Computer Systems unit builds upon concepts such as input devices, output devices, storage devices and operating systems, which are covered in the IGCSE ICT Hardware and Software unit.

The extended unit also covers concepts such as high and low level languages, logic gates and the fetch-execution cycle.

The unit is split into eight topics:

Input devices

Sensors and microprocessors

Output devices

Memory, storage devices and media

Operating systems

High-level and low-level languages and their translators

Computer architecture and the fetch-execute cycle

Logic gates

This web page should be used together with the Computer Systems objectives booklet. The links below provide the information that you need to complete the learning objectives in the booklet as well as tasks to help you develop your understanding of the unit.

The unit will be assessed through a 45 minute written test comprised of recent examination questions associated with the content of this unit.