Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes

This topic we will explore more on the data representation.  There are 5 main learning outcomes you will need to achieve through this lesson, as shown below. You will also spend approximately 8 hours on this lesson.

 The learning outcomes for this topic are:

·       Explain primary and secondary memory and computer memory roles in storing and accessing data and instructions within a computer system.

·       Briefly explain the concept of the instruction cycle and its stages (fetch, decode, execute, store)

·       Discuss how instructions are processed and executed by the CPU.

·       Describe the function and importance of cache memory in improving system performance.

·       Explain the different levels of cache and their impact on data access speed.