OCR GCSE Computer Science

OCR GCSE Computer Science

1. component1

   • system architecture
     • 1.1.1 Architecture of the CPU
     • 1.1.2 CPU performance
     • 1.1.3 Embedded systems
   • memory and storage
     • 1.2.1 Primary storage (memory)
     • 1.2.2 Secondary storage
     • 1.2.3 Units
     • 1.2.4 Data storage Numbers
     • 1.2.5 Compression
   • computer networks, connections and protocols
     • 1.3.1 Networks and topologies
     • 1.3.2 Wired and wireless networks, protocols and layers
   • network security
     • 1.4.1 Threats to computer systems and networks
     • 1.4.2 Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities
   • systems software
     • 1.5.1 Operating systems
     • 1.5.2 Utility software
   • ethical, legal, ethical and environmental impacts of digital technology
     • 1.6.1 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impact

2. component2

   • algorithms
   • programming fundamentals
   • producing robust programs
   • Boolean logic
   • programming languages and integrated development environments