Computing Concepts

Computing Concepts

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Content Areas

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

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Number Bases & Units
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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
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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
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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
Sound
Data Compression
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What data compression is and explaining the processes involved with data compression algorithms.
4 Lessons | 4 Quizzes
Compression
Compression
Huffman Coding 1
Huffman Coding 1
Huffman Coding 2
Huffman Coding 2
Run Length Encoding
Run Length Encoding
Boolean Logic
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The use of logic gates to build logic diagrams and using truth tables to solve problems.
3 Lessons | 3 Quizzes
Logic Diagrams
Logic Diagrams
Truth Tables
Truth Tables
Combining Gates & Solving Problems
Combining Gates & Solving Problems
Software Classification
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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
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Characteristics and purpose of different levels of programming languages and interpreters.
1 Lesson | 1 Quiz
Language Types & Translators
Language Types & Translators
Systems Architecture
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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
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The need for and characteristics of main memory and secondary storage.
3 Lessons | 3 Quizzes
Main Memory
Main Memory
Secondary Storage 1
Secondary Storage 1
Secondary Storage 2
Secondary Storage 2
Fundamentals of Computer Networks
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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
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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
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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
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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
SQL
Further SQL
Further SQL
Ethical, Legal & Environmental Impacts
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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