Component 1 • Domain 1

The Characteristics of Contemporary Processors

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1.1.1 Structure and Function of the Processor

ALU, Control Unit, registers, buses, and the link to assembly language programs.

1.1.2 Fetch–Decode–Execute Cycle

The process by which the CPU retrieves, interprets, and executes instructions.

1.1.3 CPU Performance

Metrics and factors affecting processor performance.

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Additional topics from Domain 1 will be added here, including:

  • 1.1.2 Processor Performance
  • 1.1.3 Types of Processor
  • 1.2 Software and Software Development
  • 1.3 Exchanging Data
  • 1.4 Data Types, Structures and Algorithms