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A 2.4 Network security
This section covers firewalls, vulnerabilities, countermeasures, and encryption. Firewalls protect networks by inspecting traffic. Common vulnerabilities include DDoS, malware, and SQL injection. Countermeasures...
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A 2.3 Data Transmissions
This section covers IP addressing, comparing data transmission media (wired/wireless), and packet switching. It includes IPv4/IPv6, public/private/static/dynamic IPs, NAT, bandwidth, cost, range, and...
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A 2.2 Network architecture
Network architecture encompasses various topologies like star, mesh, and hybrid, each with different strengths and weaknesses. Servers play crucial roles, providing services like DNS, DHCP, and file sharing....
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A 1.4 Translation (HL only)
A1.4 Translation (HL only) covers the evaluation of translation processes of interpreters and compilers. It includes the mechanics and use-cases of each translation approach. The topic also addresses...
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A 1.3 Operating systems and control systems
A1.3 covers operating systems' role in abstracting hardware complexities to manage resources. Key functions include memory, file and device management, scheduling, security, GUI, and networking. HL students...
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A 1.1 Computer Hardware and Operation
This is a foundational topic in the computer science curriculum, providing essential knowledge of the physical components and processes that underpin all computer operations. The subtopic enables students...
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B4 Abstract Data Structures
This section delves into the core principles and purpose of ADTs, covering linked lists (singly, doubly, circular), binary search trees (BSTs), and sets, along with their fundamental operations. B4.1.1...
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B3 Object-oriented programming
B3 OOP: Classes, objects, inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism for single classes. HL includes multiple classes, inheritance for reuse, polymorphism, abstraction, composition, design patterns B3.1...
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B2 Programming
This section focuses on transforming algorithms into code. Key areas include fundamentals (variables, data types, substrings, exceptions), data structures (arrays, lists, stacks, queues), programming...
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A4 Machine Learning
This topic focuses on the fundamentals of machine learning, its various types, hardware requirements, and significant ethical considerations, aiming to ensure models produce accurate results ethically....