Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science
3Hardware
Hardware in Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Embedded systems
25 min
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The central processing unit (CPU)
25 min
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Von Neumann architecture and the fetch-decode-execute cycle
40 min
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Input devices
35 min
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Output devices
35 min
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Sensors
30 min
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Cloud storage and cloud computing services
30 min
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Primary storage: RAM, ROM and virtual memory
30 min
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Secondary storage: magnetic, optical and solid-state
35 min
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MAC addresses and IP addresses
35 min
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Networking devices: NICs, switches and routers
35 min
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