Computer Science topics

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1.4 Network Security

1.5 Systems Software

1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols

1.2 Memory and Storage

1.6 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology

1.1 Systems architecture

1.1.2 CPU performance

1.1.3 Embedded systems

1.1.1 Architecture of the CPU

1.1.1d Architecture of the CPU Recap

1.1.1c Von Neumann architecture

1.1.1b Common CPU components and their function

1.1.1a Purpose of the CPU & Fetch-Execute cycle

1.2.2 Storage

1.2.3 Units of Storage

1.2.1 Memory

1.2.4 Data Storage

1.2.5 Compression

numbers

images

sound

Characters

1.3.1 Networks and topologies

1.3.2 Wired and wireless networks, protocols and layers

types of network

client server and peer to peer

LAN Connection hardware

The internet! As a collection of computer networks

Topologies

Network Performance

common Protocols

Encryption

IP Addressing and MAC Addressing

Modes of Connection

Standards

the 4 layer model

1.4.2 Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities

1.4.1 Network Threats

1.5.1 Operating Systems

1.5.2 Utility System Software

1.6b Cultural implications of CS

1.6c Open Source vs Proprietary software

1.6a Environmental impact of CS

1.6d Legislation

1.6e Ethical Implications of CS

Computer Misuse Act 1990

Creative Commons Licensing

Freedom of Information Act 2000

The Data Protection Act 1998