Computer Architecture
A Grade 11 Information & Communication Technology textbook for Term 1. Fourteen chapters covering computer administration, troubleshooting, electronic components, installation, timing, the system unit and its internal components, and input, output and storage devices — matched to benchmarks 11.5.1.1 – 11.5.1.2 and 11.5.2.2.
Preface
Term 1 is about what a computer is and how we keep it running. We start with the person who looks after computers — the system administrator — and learn the routine tasks and troubleshooting steps that stop small faults from turning into big ones. Then we open the case and get to know the tiny electronic parts inside every motherboard: resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors and ICs.
Each chapter has an essential question, a short reading, a hands-on activity, and review questions. From Week 7 onwards you also get printable student worksheets and matching assessment rubrics for your term project and exam.