IB computer science HL September 7 2016 Lesson Notes

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Class plan.png What are we going to learn today?[edit]

  • We will take an exam that covers:
  • Outline the architecture of the central processing unit (CPU) and the functions of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and the control unit (CU) and the registers within the CPU.
  • Describe primary memory.
  • Explain the use of cache memory.
  • Explain the machine instruction cycle.
  • Identify the need for persistent storage.
  • Describe the main functions of an operating system.
  • Outline the use of a range of application software.
  • Identify common features of applications.
  • Define the terms: bit, byte, binary, denary/decimal, hexadecimal.
  • Outline the way in which data is represented in the computer.
  • Define the Boolean operators: AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR and XOR.
  • Construct truth tables using the above operators.
  • Construct a logic diagram using AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR and XOR gates.


Homework.png Homework[edit]

  1. None. Please relax


Target.png How am I being assessed today?[edit]

  1. This test will be a summative grade

Ourstandards.png Standards we are covering today[edit]



Computer1.png As a computer scientist, you have:[edit]

  • Confidence in dealing with complexity
  • Persistence in working with difficult problems
  • Tolerance for ambiguity
  • The ability to deal with open-ended problems
  • The ability to communicate and work with others to achieve a common goal or solution

Credit.png Credits[edit]