3.1.2
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Central Processing Units
Central Processing Units
All modern Central Processing Units (CPUs) are based on the Von Neumann architecture. The components of this architecture are:
Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
- The ALU performs all of the arithmetic and logical
operations of the CPU, including:
- Addition and subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Comparisons such as whether numbers are equal or if one is greater than another.
- Boolean operations such as AND, OR and NOT.
Control Unit (CU)
Control Unit (CU)
- Sends out control signals to other parts of the CPU.
- Executes program instructions by following the fetch-decode-execute cycle.
- Made up of two key parts:
- The clock - coordinates the CPU's activity.
- The decoder - decodes program instructions.
Registers and Cache
Registers and Cache
- Registers and cache are tiny amounts of super-quick memory within the CPU.
- Used to hold information needed for the CPU to work.
- Each register holds a specific piece of information.
1Computational Thinking & Algorithms
1.1Computational Thinking
1.2Algorithms
1.2.1Algorithms
1.2.2Pseudocode
1.2.3Flow Diagrams
1.2.4Logical Reasoning & Debugging
1.2.5Reading Algorithms
1.2.6Correcting Algorithms
1.2.7Complete the Algorithm
1.2.8Search Algorithms
1.2.9Linear Search
1.2.10Binary Search
1.2.11Sort Algorithms
1.2.12Bubble Sort
1.2.13Insertion Sort
1.2.14End of Topic Test - Algorithms
2Programming
2.1Programming Fundamentals
2.1.1Variables & Constants
2.1.2Comments
2.1.3Input & Output
2.1.4Arithmetic Operators
2.1.5Relational Operators
2.1.6Boolean Operators
2.1.7Sequence
2.1.8Selection
2.1.9Iteration
2.1.10Subroutines
2.1.11Scope
2.1.12Data Types
2.1.13Casting
2.1.14Arrays
2.1.152D Arrays
2.1.16Lists
2.1.172D Lists
2.1.18Strings
2.1.19Syntax Errors
2.1.20Logic Errors
2.1.21Runtime Errors
2.1.22End of Topic Test - Programming
2.2Designing Code
3Hardware & Software
3.1Hardware
3.2Software
4Data
5The Internet
6Online Safety & Security
6.1Protecting Yourself Online
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1.2.6Correcting Algorithms
1.2.7Complete the Algorithm
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