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Lesson 2 Components of Computer Systems and Operating Systems

This document outlines a lesson plan for IGCSE ICT focusing on the components of computer systems and operating systems. It includes research questions about the CPU, RAM, ROM, input/output devices, and secondary storage, as well as definitions and comparisons of Graphic User Interface (GUI) and Command Line Interface (CLI). Additionally, it assigns homework tasks related to the lesson content.

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Lesson 2 Components of Computer Systems and Operating Systems

This document outlines a lesson plan for IGCSE ICT focusing on the components of computer systems and operating systems. It includes research questions about the CPU, RAM, ROM, input/output devices, and secondary storage, as well as definitions and comparisons of Graphic User Interface (GUI) and Command Line Interface (CLI). Additionally, it assigns homework tasks related to the lesson content.

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IGCSE ICT
Unit 1
Lesson 2: Components of Computer Systems and Operating Systems

Part 1: The Main Components of Computer Systems

This week we will begin by looking at the main components of a computer system. Begin by
researching and answering the following questions about the components of a computer. The
following websites may be useful, also read the section in your textbooks 1.2 The Main Components
of Computer Systems

https://computer.howstuffworks.com/inside-computer.htm

1. What is the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

2. Describe the role of the CPU:

3. There are two types of internal memory in your computer, Random Access Memory (RAM)
and Read-Only Memory (ROM).
4. Define RAM:

5. Define ROM:

6.
What is the difference between RAM and ROM?

7. Define ‘input devices’ and give three examples of input devices:

8. Define ‘output devices’ give three examples of output devices:

9. Define ‘backing’ or ‘secondary’ storage and give an example of backing storage:


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IGCSE ICT
Unit 1

Create a diagram of the workings of a computer, including CPU, RAM, ROM, input devices, output
devices, and backing storage. You can either use Paint to do it electronically, or draw the diagram in
your books and upload a picture of your work. Note: this should be a DIAGRAM, I am not looking for
detailed pictures of the components. Insert the picture below:

Answer questions 1-4 on pg 10:


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IGCSE ICT
Unit 1
Part 2: Operating Systems

We will now have a look at different kinds of operating systems. You may be familiar with the term
‘operating system’ from using different devices. For example, you may know that your laptop uses
the Microsoft operating system, or if you have an Apple it uses the Mac operating system.

The two examples above are both examples of operating systems which use a Graphic User
Interface (GUI). There is another type of operating system called a Command Line Interface (CLI).

Research each of these types of operating systems and define them below. Make sure you write in
your own words. Read section 1.3 Operating Sytems in your textbook, and you may also find the
following website useful:

https://pediaa.com/difference-between-gui-and-cli/

Graphic User Interface (GUI):

Command Line Interface (CLI):

Now, watch the following video:

https://youtu.be/TM9SpN1Luhg

It demonstrates using a Command Line Interface to open several programs. You may wish to try
doing this for yourself, which you can do by following the instructions in the video.

Research the differences between a GUI and a CLI and compile them in the table below:

Graphic User Interface (GUI) Command Line Interface (CLI)

Answer question 5 on pg. 14 of your textbook:


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IGCSE ICT
Unit 1
Homework task: Complete activity 1.4 on pg. 13 of your textbooks. Use the table below:

DOS command Explanation of use

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