IBDP CS - Paper 1 - Topic 2- Computer Organization ( Part 1 )

Topic 2 in IB Computer Science Paper 1 focuses on computer organization. This topic covers the fundamental concepts of how computers work, including both the hardware and software components.

In particular, the topic covers two main areas: digital logic and computer architecture. Digital logic is concerned with the building blocks of digital circuits and how they work, such as logic gates and truth tables. Computer architecture, on the other hand, is concerned with the overall structure of a computer system, including the CPU, memory, and input/output devices.

In this video we will focus on computer architecture .

In the exam, you may be asked to analyze digital circuits, design circuits using logic gates and Boolean algebra, or explain the workings of a CPU and memory. You may also be asked to compare different types of memory, such as cache and RAM, or explain how data is transferred between different components of a computer system.

It is important to have a solid understanding of Topic 2 as it lays the foundation for many other topics in computer science. By mastering this topic, you will be well-equipped to tackle more advanced topics in computer science and be well-prepared for the IB Computer Science Paper 1 exam.