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Unit 5: Computer organisation and architecture

AQA Paper 2

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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: Internal computer hardware
  • Topic 2: The processor
  • Topic 3: The processor instruction set
  • Topic 4: Assembly language
  • Topic 5: Input - output devices
  • Topic 6: Secondary storage devices
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  • End of unit assessment

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

Summary

This unit is subdivided into six topics (plus a test) covering the theoretical content of Section 3.7 of the AQA AS Level specification 7516. The unit begins by describing the internal hardware components of a computer, different architectures and the stored program concept. The fetch-execute cycle is explained in a detailed and practical way including the role of the major components and dedicated registers used by the processor. Instruction sets and addressing are covered along with basic machine code and assembly language operations. The function and characteristics of various external hardware devices and storage methods are explained in the final two topics.

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The AS Level units have been written to satisfy the specification for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the AQA 7516/7 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 6.0mb

    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: Internal computer hardware
    • Topic 2: The processor
    • Topic 3: The processor instruction set
    • Topic 4: Assembly language
    • Topic 5: Input - output devices
    • Topic 6: Secondary storage devices
    • Download free sample above
    • End of unit assessment

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

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