Computer science

Computer science

1. System architecture

   • von numann architecture
   • common cpu componets and their function
     • embedded systems
   • how common characteristics of Cpu affect their performance

2. memory

   • the difference between ram and rom
   • the purpose of rom in a computer system
   • the purpose of ram in computer system
   • flash memory

3. storage

   • common types of storage
   • the need for secondary exam

4. wired and wireless network

   • types of networks
     • LAN (local area network)
     • WAN ( wide area network)
     • the different roles of computers in a client-server and a peer-to-peer network
   • factors that affect the performance of network

5. network topologies, protocols and layers

6. system security

7. system software

8. ethical, legal, cultural and environmental