Hardware Components: CPU, Memory, and I/O Devices
Students will identify and describe the functions of core hardware components: Central Processing Unit (CPU), various types of memory, and input/output devices.
Key Questions
- Explain the role of the CPU in executing instructions and processing data.
- Differentiate between RAM and ROM in terms of their function and characteristics.
- Analyze how different input/output devices facilitate human-computer interaction.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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