Mr Stevenson's Computer Science Classroom

Topic 2 - Computer organisation

Topic 2.1: Computer organisation (6 hours)

2.1.1 - Outline the architecture of the CPU & the functions of the ALU and CU & the registers within the CPU

2.1.2 - Describe prime memory

2.1.3 - Explain the use of cache memory

2.1.4 - Explain the machine instruction cycle

2.1.5 - Identify the need for persistent storage

2.1.6 - Describe the main functions of an operating system

2.1.7 - Outline the use of a range of application software

2.1.10 - Outline the way in which data is represented in the computer

2.1.11 - Define the Boolean operators: AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR and XOR

2.1.12 - Truth Tables using Boolean operators

2.1.13 - Construct a logic diagram using AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR and XOR gates

Computer Organisation review

2.1.8 - Identify common features of applications

2.1.9 - Define the terms: bit, byte, binary, denary/decimal, hexadecimal

Topic 2.1 - Computer organisation

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