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Computer Organization^[1]

How does a CPU actually work?

Big ideas in computer organization[edit]

This lecture (quite long) is an excellent introduction to the deeper ideas presented on this page. I strongly advise you to watch this.

Computer architecture[edit]

Secondary memory[edit]

Persistent storage

Operating systems and application systems[edit]

Binary Representation[edit]

Simple logic gates[edit]

Standards[edit]

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.

References[edit]

↑ http://www.flaticon.com/

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-This is pretty straight forward stuff. Nothing especially technical. We are concerned with the big picture related how systems integrate into organisations and how people use them. I used the standards from the IB<ref>http://www.ibo.org/</ref>, but added some other topics I think fit into this category (but not included by the IB).
+How does a CPU '''actually work'''?
-== The big ideas in system fundamentals ==
+== Big ideas in computer organization ==
-=== Systems in Organizations ===
+This lecture (quite long) is an excellent introduction to the deeper ideas presented on this page. I strongly advise you to watch this.
-A computer program or computer system is used by people who work in organizations. It is very helpful to understand how people, computers, and organizations work together.
-==== Planning and system installation ====
+<html>
-* 1.1.1 Identify the context for which a new system is planned. Level: 2
+<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PLigQUosV34" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
-* 1.1.2 Describe the need for change management. Level: 2
+</html>
-* 1.1.3 Outline compatibility issues resulting from situations including legacy systems or business mergers. Level: 2
-* 1.1.4 Compare the implementation of systems using a client’s hardware with hosting systems remotely. Level: 3
-* 1.1.5 Evaluate alternative installation processes. Level: 3
-* 1.1.6 Discuss problems that may arise as a part of data migration. Level: 3
-* 1.1.7 Suggest various types of testing. Level: 3
-==== User Focus ====
-* 1.1.8 Describe the importance of user documentation. Level: 2
-* 1.1.9 Evaluate different methods of providing user documentation. Level: 3
-* 1.1.10 Evaluate different methods of delivering user training. Level: 3
-==== System Backup ====
+=== Computer architecture ===
-* 1.1.11 Identify a range of causes of data loss. Level: 2
+* [[Architecture of the central processing unit (CPU)]]
-* 1.1.12 Outline the consequences of data loss in a specified situation. Level: 2
+* [[Functions of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU)]]
-* 1.1.13 Describe a range of methods that can be used to prevent data loss. Level: 2
+* [[Control unit (CU)]]
+* [[Registers within the CPU]]
+* [[Primary memory]]
+* [[Cache memory]]
+* [[The machine instruction cycle]]
-==== Software Deployment ====
+=== Secondary memory ===
-* 1.1.14 Describe strategies for managing releases and updates. Level: 2
+* [[Persistent storage]]
-=== System Design ===
+=== Operating systems and application systems ===
-==== Components of a computer system ====
-* 1.2.1 Define the terms: hardware, software, peripheral, network, human resources. Level: 1
+* [[Operating system]]
-* 1.2.2 Describe the roles that a computer can take in a networked world. Level: 2
+* [[Application software]]
-* 1.2.3 Discuss the social and ethical issues associated with a networked world. Level: 3
-==== System Design and analysis ====
+=== Binary Representation ===
-* 1.2.4 Identify the relevant stakeholders when planning a new system. Level: 2
-* 1.2.5 Describe methods of obtaining requirements from stakeholders. Level: 2
+* [[Binary]]
-* 1.2.6 Describe appropriate techniques for gathering the information needed to arrive at a workable solution. Level: 2
+* [[Hexadecimal]]
-* 1.2.7 Construct suitable representations to illustrate system requirements. Level: 3
+* [[ASCII]]
-* 1.2.8 Describe the purpose of prototypes to demonstrate the proposed system to the client. Level: 2
+* [[Data representation]]
-* 1.2.9 Discuss the importance of iteration during the design process. Level: 3
-* 1.2.10 Explain the possible consequences of failing to involve the end-user in the design process. Level: 3
+=== Simple logic gates ===
-* 1.2.11 Discuss the social and ethical issues associated with the introduction of new IT systems. Level: 3
-==== Human interaction with the system ====
+* [[Boolean operators]]
-* 1.2.12 Define the term usability. Level: 1
+* [[Truth tables]]
-* 1.2.13 Identify a range of usability problems with commonly used digital devices. Level: 2
+* [[Logic diagram]]
-* 1.2.14 Identify methods that can be used to improve the accessibility of systems. Level: 2
-* 1.2.15 Identify a range of usability problems that can occur in a system. Level: 2
+== Standards ==
-* 1.2.16 Discuss the moral, ethical, social, economic and environmental implications of the interaction between humans and machines. Level: 3
+*  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.
 == References ==
 <references />
-[[Category:System fundamentals]]
+[[Category:Computer Organization]]