Computer Systems and Hardware · Spring Term 2

Architecture and Hardware

Identifying internal components like the CPU, RAM, and storage devices.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the CPU act as the brain of the computer?
  2. 2What is the relationship between volatile and non-volatile memory?
  3. 3How would you justify the cost of upgrading specific hardware components?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Computing - Computer Systems
Year: Year 7
Subject: Computing
Unit: Computer Systems and Hardware
Period: Spring Term 2

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