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Revision — Cambridge Computer Science (0478) — EC2 Excel

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Cambridge Computer Science (0478) — key learnings, examiner-sourced common mistakes, flashcards and practice questions, organised by the 0478 syllabus.

Section 1 · Data representation

1.1Number systemsView →
1.2Text, sound and imagesView →
1.3Data storage and compressionView →

Section 2 · Data transmission

2.1Types and methods of data transmissionView →
2.2Methods of error detectionView →
2.3EncryptionView →

Section 3 · Hardware

3.1Computer architectureView →
3.2Input and output devicesView →
3.3Data storageView →
3.4Network hardwareView →

Section 4 · Software

4.1Types of software and interruptsView →
4.2Types of programming language, translators and integrated development environments (IDEs)View →

Section 5 · The internet and its uses

5.1The internet and the world wide webView →
5.2Digital currencyView →
5.3Cyber securityView →

Section 6 · Automated and emerging technologies

6.1Automated systemsView →
6.2RoboticsView →
6.3Artificial intelligence (AI)View →

Section 7 · Algorithm design and problem-solving

7.1Algorithm design and problem-solvingView →

Section 8 · Programming

8.1Programming conceptsView →
8.2ArraysView →
8.3File handlingView →

Section 9 · Databases

9.1DatabasesView →

Section 10 · Boolean logic

10.1Boolean logicView →