Computer Science

Computer Science

1. systems architecture

   • Von Neumann architecture
   • common CPU components
   • function of the CPU components and their functions
   • how common characteristics of CPU affect their performance
   • embedded systems

2. memory

   • differnce of RAM and ROM
   • purpose of ROM
   • purpose of RAM
   • need for vital memory
   • flash memory

3. Storage

   • need for secondary storage
   • data capacity and calculation of DATA
   • common types of storage
   • suitable storage devices

4. wired and wireless networks

   • types of networks
   • factors that effect performance of networks
   • roles of computers in client servers
   • hardware needed to connect a stand alone computer to a local area network
   • internet as a collection of computer networks
   • concept of virtual networks

5. network topologies, protocols and layers

   • star and mesh network topologies
   • WiFi
   • ethernet
   • uses of IP addressing , MAC addressing and protocols include

6. system security

7. systems software

8. ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns