IB Year 2 Higher Level Computer Science

Wednesday 11 September 2024 - Block 5
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Daily Note

We will revise for our upcoming exam: 

  • 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
  • Outline the way in which data is represented in the computer.
  • Convert between base 10, and base 2

 

 

 

Our Big idea

The big idea for today is Computer organization.

The essential questions for this topic are:

How does a computer actually work? You know, like, really?

It takes time to explore and really understand a big idea. If you want to
learn more about computer organization (which is connected to today's daily note), please click here .

We are learning this because as a designers must understand scientific and technical innovation. Designers use systems, models, methods, and processes to solve problems.



Reminders & routines:

Please read and follow these reminder

  1. IF today == Friday:
         careers_in_computing()