AS/A Computer Science: Computer Organisation and Architecture Home

Prior knowledge

As well as the topics listed below you are required to have a knowledge of secondary storage. You can be tested on your knowledge in these areas as well as the new content below.

GCSE Secondary storage

Topics

Buses
Computer architectures
Components of the processor
The processor instruction set
Assembly language
Factors affecting CPU performance
Interrupts
Input and output devices
Computer organisation and architecture test