Unit 03: Computer systems
This unit has 7 passes, 3 merits and 2 distinctions.
This Unit introduces you the basic concepts of computing. Many of the topics are dealt with in more depth in other units.
To achieve passes we need to complete the following:
- The common components of a computer system
- Purpose of different types of computersystems
- How data flows arround a computer system
- you will be able to specify suitable components to meet user requirement
- how to connect hardware safely to a computer system, testing for functionality
- How to configure software for a given user requirement
- Potential security risks