Chapter 3: Hardware

Description:

This chapter introduces the hardware components that make up a computer system and explains how they work together to process, store, and communicate data. Students will learn about the architecture of a computer system, including the roles of the Central Processing Unit (CPU), main memory, secondary storage devices, and input/output devices.

The chapter explores the internal structure of the CPU, including registers, the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), the Control Unit (CU), and the fetch-decode-execute cycle. Students will also study different types of memory, storage technologies, and the factors that affect computer performance.

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Practice Material:

How to Use the Practice Material

  1. Read all the questions carefully and write your answers in your notebook.

  2. Make sure you justify each mark by giving one valid point or explanation for every mark awarded.

  3. Once you have completed the questions, compare your answers with the answer sheet provided at the end.

  4. Try to understand any mistakes you make and learn from them before attempting the questions again.