Topic Details

Computer Systems

This topic will consist of a number of different types work. You will explore the computer system as a whole, which will feature hardware and software of the computer. The things which you will be studying in this topic will further your education on the world of computers.

This will feature the following in this topic:

Computer Hardware - Exploring what hardware can be used e.g. Mouse

Computer Peripherals - Exploring what peripherals can go with it e.g. Printer

Computer Software

Operating System

To achieve what is needed to advance through this topic, you will need to :

1 Describe the internal operations of a model microprocessor
2 Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of modern computer systems hardware
3 Write simple low level programs
4 Install and use a modern operating system.

Examples of Work

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