Computing

Computing

1. Systems Architecture

   • Purpose of the CPU
   • Von Neumann Architecture
   • Embedded Systems

2. Computer memory and storage

   • RAM and ROM
   • Secondary storage
   • Memory
   • Data storage

3. Storage

   • Data storage
   • Units
   • Binary and Hexadecimal

4. Networks and Topologies

   • Types of Networks
   • Hardware for a LAN
   • The Internet
   • Star and Mesh network

5. Networks, connections and protocols

   • Modes of connection
   • Encryption
   • IP addressing and MAC addressing
   • The concept of layers

6. Network Security

   • Phishing
   • Brute force attack
   • Denial of Service attack
   • Data Interception

7. System Software

   • Operating Systems
   • Utility Software
   • Utility System Software