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Computer Science ebook

This section of the website contains an online textbook for students to reference throughout the course. It covers all the key knowledge elements of the course much of which reflects the content of the teacher presentations The pages also include practical examples and some terminology and knowledge quizzes. 

Topic 1 - System fundamentals

This section covers system fundamentals, focusing on planning and system installation, user focus, system backup, and software deployment. It discusses the importance of understanding the context for...

Topic 2 - Computer Organisation

This section covers computer organization, including CPU architecture, primary and cache memory, and the machine instruction cycle. It discusses the need for persistent storage, the functions of operating...

Topic 3 - Networks

The topic “Networks” covers different types of networks, the importance of standards, and how communication over networks is broken down into layers. It discusses the use of VPNs and the necessity...

Topic 4 - Computational thinking

This section is not just a standalone topic. It’s connected to all other sections, particularly those involving flow charts, pseudocode, and programming in the SL/HL core, as well as abstract data structures...

Topic 5 - Abstract Data Structures

The topic “Abstract Data Structures” covers common data structures (arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, binary trees) and their operations (addition, deletion, retrieval of data, traversal, searching,...

Topic 6 - Resource management

This section discusses resource management in computer systems, including the identification and evaluation of resources like memory, storage, and processor speed. It highlights the role of the operating...

Topic 7 - Control

The “Control” topic covers centralized control systems, discussing a variety of systems like automatic doors and GPS. It outlines the uses of microprocessors and sensors, and evaluates input devices,...

Option D: Obect Oriented Programming

These sections cover Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), program development, and advanced program development. OOP features like encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism are explained. Program development...

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