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Topic Area 3.3

Fundamentals of data representation

Topic Area 3.4

Computer systems.

Topic Area 3.5

Fundamentals of computer networks.

Topic Area 3.6

Cyber security.

Topic Area 3.7

Relational databases & SQL.

Topic Area 3.8

Ethical, legal & environmental impacts.

Modules

Number Bases & Units The different number bases, converting between them and binary representation in computer systems.

3 Lessons | 3 Quizzes Sample Module

Units & Numbers

Units & Numbers

Binary & Decimal Numbers

Binary & Decimal Numbers

Hexadecimal Numbers

Hexadecimal Numbers

Binary Arithmetic Adding up to three binary numbers together and performing binary shifting.

2 Lessons | 2 Quizzes

Binary Addition

Binary Addition

Binary Shifting

Binary Shifting

Data Representation How characters, images and sound are represented in binary and calculating their file sizes.

2 Lessons | 2 Quizzes

Character Sets & Images

Character Sets & Images

Sound

Data Compression What data compression is and explaining the processes involved with data compression algorithms.

4 Lessons | 4 Quizzes

Compression

Huffman Coding 1

Huffman Coding 1

Huffman Coding 2

Huffman Coding 2

Run Length Encoding

Run Length Encoding

Boolean Logic The use of logic gates to build logic diagrams and using truth tables to solve problems.

3 Lessons | 3 Quizzes

Logic Diagrams

Truth Tables

Combining Gates & Solving Problems

Combining Gates & Solving Problems

Software Classification The purpose and functionality of operating systems, utility software and application software.

4 Lessons | 4 Quizzes

Hardware & Software

Hardware & Software

Operating Systems 1

Operating Systems 1

Operating Systems 2

Operating Systems 2

Utility Software

Utility Software

Classification of Programming Languages & Translators Characteristics and purpose of different levels of programming languages and interpreters.

1 Lesson | 1 Quiz

Language Types & Translators

Language Types & Translators

Systems Architecture The architecture of the CPU, its performance characteristics, and embedded systems, detailing ALU, CU, clock, bus, and registers.

4 Lessons | 4 Quizzes

CPU Architecture

CPU Architecture

Common CPU Components

Common CPU Components

The Fetch-Execute Cycle

The Fetch-Execute Cycle

CPU Performance & Embedded Systems

CPU Performance & Embedded Systems

Memory & Storage The need for and characteristics of main memory and secondary storage.

3 Lessons | 3 Quizzes

Main Memory

Secondary Storage 1

Secondary Storage 1

Secondary Storage 2

Secondary Storage 2

Fundamentals of Computer Networks The characteristics of different network types, topologies and connection methods.

3 Lessons | 3 Quizzes

Types of Networks

Types of Networks

Network Topologies

Network Topologies

Wired & Wireless Networks

Wired & Wireless Networks

Network Protocols & Security The purpose and use of common network protocols and the need for and importance of network security.

3 Lessons | 3 Quizzes

Common Protocols

Common Protocols

The TCP/IP Model

The TCP/IP Model

Network Security

Network Security

Cyber Security The threats to computer systems & networks and the common prevention methods.

3 Lessons | 3 Quizzes

Types of Threat 1

Types of Threat 1

Types of Threat 2

Types of Threat 2

Identifying & Preventing Vulnerabilities

Identifying & Preventing Vulnerabilities

Relational Databases & SQL The concepts of relational databases and the use of structured query language to retrive and insert data.

3 Lessons | 3 Quizzes

Relational Databases

Relational Databases

SQL

Further SQL

Ethical, Legal & Environmental Impacts The current ethical, legal and environmental impacts and risks of digital technology on society.

2 Lessons | 2 Quizzes

Environmental & Privacy Issues

Environmental & Privacy Issues

Data Protection & Computer Misuse

Data Protection & Computer Misuse

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