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A Level OCR

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Unit 1: Components of a computer and their uses

Component 01

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Areas Covered

This unit consists of six topics, each more substantial than a single lesson and intended to be covered over the course of a week.

  • Topic 1: Structure and function of the processor
  • Topic 2: The processor
  • Topic 3: Types of processor
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  • Topic 4: Input devices
  • Topic 5: Output devices
  • Topic 6: Storage devices
  • End of unit assessment

There are six worksheets, six homework tasks, and an examination-style assessment test, each with answers included in this unit.

Summary

The unit is subdivided into six topics (plus a test) in order to fit with most school timetables. It is a theoretical unit covering all of Section 1.1 of the OCR H446 Computer Science specification.

The structure and function of the processor, types of processor and different processor architectures are covered in the first three topics. Topics 4-6 cover input, output and storage devices and how these can be applied to the solution of different problems.

The concepts of CISC and RISC, as well as the comparison of GPUs and CPUs are explained in a free topic available to download instantly.

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Toolkit

The A Level units have been written to satisfy the specification for Component 1 and Component 2 of the OCR H046/H446 Computer Science AS/A Level. Each unit contains:

  • PowerPoint slides for each topic
  • Detailed lesson plans
  • Learning objectives and outcomes
  • Worksheets and homework activities with answers
  • End-of-unit, exam-style assessment test with answers
  • Other material and links to online resources

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Inside the Unit...

  • Download Free Sample 5.0mb

    Areas Covered

    This unit consists of six topics, each more substantial than a single lesson and intended to be covered over the course of a week.

    • Topic 1: Structure and function of the processor
    • Topic 2: The processor
    • Topic 3: Types of processor
    • Download free sample above
    • Topic 4: Input devices
    • Topic 5: Output devices
    • Topic 6: Storage devices
    • End of unit assessment

    There are six worksheets, six homework tasks, and an examination-style assessment test, each with answers included in this unit.

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