Advanced CPU Designs: Crash Course Computer Science #9

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

We’re going to look at how CPU speeds have rapidly increased from just a few cycles per second to gigahertz! Some of that improvement, of course, has come from faster and more efficient transistors, but a number of hardware designs have been implemented to boost performance.

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

DLCS18.HS.34
Categorize the roles of operating system software.

Vocabulary

operating system software
interface
I/O (input/output)
data storage

Knowledge

Students know:

the responsibilities of operating system software.
that operating system software provides an interface between the user and applications and I/O devices.
that operating system software is specific to the purpose of the software.

Skills

Students are able to:

explain the purpose of operating system software.
list the responsibilities of operating system software.
identify types of operating system software.

Understanding

Students understand that:

operating system software provides an interface between the user and hardware and programs/applications.
operating system software is the most fundamental of all system software programs.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/advanced-cpu-crash-course-cs/advance…

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

Approved Date

2020-03-20

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