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Computer fundamentals covers the basic parts of a computer system and how they work together: hardware such as the CPU, memory and storage, software such as operating systems and applications, number systems and data representation, and an introduction to networks and security.

Hardware is the physical equipment, such as the processor, memory and keyboard. Software is the set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do, such as the operating system and applications. Hardware cannot do useful work without software, and software needs hardware to run.

The CPU fetches instructions from memory, decodes them and executes them, then stores the results. It contains a control unit, an arithmetic logic unit and registers. This repeated sequence is called the fetch-decode-execute cycle, and it is a common exam question.

RAM is volatile working memory that loses its contents when power is removed, and it holds the programs and data in use. ROM is non-volatile and usually holds start-up instructions. RAM is read and written during normal use, while ROM is mainly read.

Primary memory, such as RAM, is fast and directly accessible by the CPU, but it is usually volatile and smaller. Secondary storage, such as an SSD or hard disk, is slower and larger but keeps data without power. Programs are loaded from storage into memory to run.

Write the place values from right to left as 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and so on, then add the values where the digit is 1. For example, 1011 is 8 + 2 + 1 = 11. Check by converting your answer back to binary.

Digital circuits have two reliable states, usually high and low voltage, which map to 1 and 0. Two states are easy to tell apart, so this is less error-prone than many levels. All data, including text, images and sound, is encoded using these two digits.

Hexadecimal is a base-16 shorthand for binary, where each hex digit represents four bits. It is used for memory addresses, colour codes and machine-level debugging because it is far shorter and easier to read than long binary strings, while converting cleanly back to binary.

An operating system manages hardware and provides services for applications. It handles processes, memory, files, devices and user access, and it provides the user interface. Windows, macOS, Linux and Android are common examples, and most courses compare their main functions.

Cache is small, fast memory close to the CPU that stores frequently used instructions and data. It reduces the time the CPU waits for main memory. Levels such as L1, L2 and L3 differ in size and speed, with L1 being the smallest and fastest.

A bit is a single binary digit, either 0 or 1. A byte is a group of 8 bits and can represent 256 different values. Network speeds are usually quoted in bits per second, while file sizes are usually quoted in bytes, so check the units.

An input device sends data into the computer, such as a keyboard, mouse or scanner. An output device presents results, such as a monitor, printer or speaker. Some devices do both, for example a touchscreen, which is a useful example to give in an answer.

A computer network connects devices so they can share data and resources. A LAN covers a small area such as an office, while a WAN covers a wide area. Devices communicate using protocols, and the internet is the largest example of interconnected networks.

It is the repeated process the CPU follows. It fetches the next instruction from memory using the program counter, decodes it to find out what is required, then executes it, storing any result. The cycle then repeats for the following instruction.

Yes. A one-to-one tutor can explain the hardware and software concepts, practise number conversions with you and check your answers and terminology. You complete your own assessed work in line with your course rules. Lessons are online and follow your own syllabus.