Programming, intended for the Cambridge exam board, iGCSE or GCSE  O - Level Computer Science (0478- /2210)  Covers the main aspects of chapters 7 and 8 for paper 2. Chapter 7 - Algorithm design and problem-solving Chapter 8 - Programming iGCSE computer science units included programming concepts, pseudo-code and flowcharts, and algorithm design and problem-solving.

This resource about AS - Level Computer Science - 9618. Chapter 3.1 Computers and their components *Syllabus contents Candidates should be able to: Show understanding of the need for input, output, primary memory and secondary (including removable) storage Notes and guidance Show understanding of embedded systems Including: benefits and drawbacks of embedded systems Describe the principal operations of hardware devices Including: Laser printer, 3D printer, microphone, speakers, magnetic hard disk, solid state (flash) memory, optical disc reader/writer, touchscreen, virtual headset Show understanding of the use of buffers Explain the differences between Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read Only Memory (ROM) Including their use in a range of devices and systems Explain the differences between Static RAM (SRAM) and Dynamic RAM (DRAM) Include their use in a range of devices and systems and the reasons for using one instead of the other depending on the device and its use Explain the difference between Programmable ROM (PROM), Erasable Programmable ROM (EPROM) and Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM (EEPROM) Show an understanding of monitoring and control systems Including: •• difference between monitoring and control •• use of sensors (including temperature, pressure, infra-red, sound) and actuators •• importance of feedback