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1.1 Components of a computer and their uses

Explore computer components, processor architecture, input and output devices, and storage.

Specification

Specification sections

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1.1.1

Structure and function of the processor

Explore processor components, operation, performance and processor architectures.

Processor Components

Subtopic: (a)

FDE Cycle

Subtopic: (b)

Factors Affecting CPU Performance & Pipelining

Subtopic: (c), (d)

Von Neumann and Harvard

Subtopic: (e)

Execute Stage With LMC

Subtopic: (a)

1.1.2

Types of processor

Explore different processor architectures and approaches to parallel processing.

CISC & RISC, GPUs, Multicore & Parallel Systems

Subtopic: (a), (b), (c)

1.1.3

Input, output and storage

Explore input, output and storage devices and different types of computer storage.

Input, Output and Storage Devices

Subtopic: (a), (b), (c), (d)