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
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Read all the questions carefully and write your answers in your notebook.
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Make sure you justify each mark by giving one valid point or explanation for every mark awarded.
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Once you have completed the questions, compare your answers with the answer sheet provided at the end.
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Try to understand any mistakes you make and learn from them before attempting the questions again.
