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This unit covers the body of knowledge about computer systems on which the examination will be based topics include:
System Architecture
Memory and Storage
Wired and Wireless Networks
Network Security
Systems Software
Ethical/Legal/Cultural and Environmental Concerns
Algorithms
Programming Fundamentals
Producing robust programs
Boolean logic
Programming Languages and Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
This component incorporates and builds on the knowledge and understanding gained in unit 1, encouraging students to apply what they have learned using computational thinking. Students will be introduced to algorithms, programming and problem solving, It is expected that students will use the skills gained in this unit to complete the Programming component of Paper 2.
Section B of Paper 2 must be answered in code.