IGCSE Theory Section 1-Types and components of computer systems
Section 1: Types and components of computer systems
Candidates should be able to:
(a) define hardware, giving examples
(b) define software, giving examples
(c) describe the difference between hardware and software
(d) identify the main components of a general-purpose computer: central processing unit, main/internal
memory (including ROM and RAM), input devices, output devices and secondary/backing storage
(e) identify operating systems, including those which contain a graphical user interface, a command line
interface
(f) identify different types of computer including Personal Computer or desktop, mainframe, laptop, palmtop
and Personal Digital Assistant
(g) describe recent developments in ICT
Candidates should be able to:
(a) define hardware, giving examples
(b) define software, giving examples
(c) describe the difference between hardware and software
(d) identify the main components of a general-purpose computer: central processing unit, main/internal
memory (including ROM and RAM), input devices, output devices and secondary/backing storage
(e) identify operating systems, including those which contain a graphical user interface, a command line
interface
(f) identify different types of computer including Personal Computer or desktop, mainframe, laptop, palmtop
and Personal Digital Assistant
(g) describe recent developments in ICT
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