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Decks in this class (27)

Architecture of the CPU - Paper 1
What is the purpose of the cpu,
Explain the steps of the fetch de...,
What is the function of the alu
12  cards
CPU Performance - Paper 1
List 3 factors affecting cpu perf...,
How does clock speed affect cpu p...,
Define overclocking
6  cards
Embedded Systems - Paper 1
Define embedded system,
List some embedded systems,
How can embedded system software ...
4  cards
Primary Storage (Memory) - Paper 1
Why is primary storage important,
Define rom,
Explain the purpose of rom
8  cards
Secondary Storage - Paper 1
Why is secondary storage important,
List 3 types of secondary storage...,
Compare types of secondary storag...
11  cards
Units - Paper 1
Why do computers store data in a ...,
Define bit,
Define nibble
7  cards
Data Storage - Paper 1
Define most and least significant...,
Define character set,
Define bitmap image
10  cards
Compression - Paper 1
Define lossy compression,
List some standards that use loss...,
Define lossless compression
5  cards
Networks and Topologies - Paper 1
0  cards
Wired and Wireless Networks, Protocols and Layers - Paper 1
0  cards
Threats to Computer Systems and Networks - Paper 1
0  cards
Identifying and Preventing Vulnerabilities - Paper 1
0  cards
Operating Systems - Paper 1
Define operating system,
List functions of an operating sy...,
List examples of operating systems
9  cards
Utility Software - Paper 1
Define utility software,
List examples of utility software,
Define defragmentation
3  cards
(todo open source & proprietary) Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Impact - Paper 1
Describe ethical issues in computing,
Describe cultural issues in compu...,
Describe environmental issues in ...
11  cards
Computational Thinking - Paper 2
0  cards
Designing, Creating and Refining Algorithms - Paper 2
0  cards
Searching and Sorting Algorithms - Paper 2
0  cards
Programming Fundamentals - Paper 2
0  cards
Data Types - Paper 2
0  cards
Additional Programming Techniques - Paper 2
0  cards
Defensive Design - Paper 2
0  cards
Testing - Paper 2
0  cards
Boolean Logic - Paper 2
0  cards
Languages - Paper 2
0  cards
The Integrated Development Environment (IDE) - Paper 2
0  cards
Further Notes on Exam Reference Language (ERL)
0  cards

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