Computer Systems

You must be able to:

• Use appropriate tools, procedures and protocols to set up and configuring hardware, software and peripherals for a purpose and end-user

• Undertake a range of appropriate testing procedures, diagnosing and troubleshooting to identify and resolve given installation and configuration faults and to improve the quality of the system

• Investigate the parts and components (hardware and software) to be used in the computer system (A). 

  • For M: Explain the basic purpose and function of the parts and components.

  • For E:  Justify the choice of parts and components

• Describe relevant implications, for example legal, ethical, intellectual property, usability, health and safety. 

• Computer Hardware Theory

• Graphics Subsystems

• Storage Subsystem

• CPU

• Peripherals

  • How does a USB keyboard work?

• Power Supply

• What is the Northbridge and Southbridge on the PC Motherboard?

• Northbridge

• Application Software