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A-Level Computer Science · Syllabus 3.1

Computers and their components

Coursebook chapter 3: Hardware

InteractiveInput, Output, Storage, Embedded Systems and Buffers3.1.1 Input and output, primary and secondary storage, embedded systems and buffers, labs and the real Paper 1 questions.Open →
InteractiveHardware Device Operations3.1.2 How hard disks, SSDs, optical discs, touchscreens, microphones, printers, 3D printers and VR headsets work, labs and the real Paper 1 questions.Open →
InteractiveRAM, ROM, SRAM, DRAM and EEPROM3.1.3 RAM and ROM, SRAM and DRAM, PROM, EPROM and EEPROM compared, labs and the real Paper 1 questions.Open →
InteractiveMonitoring and Control Systems3.1.4 Sensors, actuators, feedback and telling monitoring from control, labs and the real Paper 1 questions.Open →