Conquer Computer Science: Hardware & Software (Part 1/5)
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Review the IGCSE Computer Science syllabus in a logical and organized manner
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Gain a deep understanding of each topic through clear explanations and illustrative images and videos
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Reinforce your knowledge with interactive quizzes and exercises
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Keep track of your learning with helpful study guides
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Get instant feedback on your progress and identify areas you need to work on.
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This course includes:
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Video lessons covering the key hardware and software topics of IGCSE Computer Science
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Quizzes and exercises to reinforce your understanding
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Downloadable study guides
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Access to expert instructors for support and guidance
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A supportive community of like-minded students to share your journey
This masterclass covers all the content needed to write the IGCSE and GCSE Computer Science exams offered by Pearson Edexcel or Cambridge CIE or other exam boards like Oxford AQA. It also covers the basics of content required by the IB Diploma Computer Science course, AP Computer Science, or other High School or Secondary School Computer Science programs.
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1IntroductionVídeo Aula
A brief introduction and overview of the course
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2How to succeed using this courseVídeo Aula
Tips and guidance on how to study Computer Science and use this course effectively.
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3Hardware and Software OverviewVídeo Aula
A short and fun video quickly going over the hardware and software components of a computer.
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4Overview QuizQuestionário
A practice and reinforcement about basic terms and concepts of hardware and software
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5Computer ArchitectureVídeo Aula
Understand the Von Neumann architecture of computers: the underlying structure of all computers from laptops to smartphones and beyond.
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6Computer Architecture QuizQuestionário
A review of the fundamental terms and concepts of how computers are built
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7The CPUVídeo Aula
Learn the components of the CPU and what they do, as well as other aspects of the CPU that affect its performance (the clock, cache, and cores).
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8CPU quizQuestionário
Review of the fundamental concepts of the CPU
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9The Instruction CycleVídeo Aula
Understand the stages in the Fetch-Decode-Execute instruction cycle and what the components of the CPU do in each stage.
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10Instruction Cycle quizQuestionário
A review of the fundamentals of the computer instruction cycle
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11Embedded SystemsVídeo Aula
Understand what single-purpose computers are, how they work, and what their components are.
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12Embedded Systems QuizQuestionário
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13Input DevicesVídeo Aula
Learn about different input devices and how they work.
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14Input Devices QuizQuestionário
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15Output DevicesVídeo Aula
Learn about the most commonly used output devices and how they work.
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16Output Devices QuizQuestionário
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17Sensors & ActuatorsVídeo Aula
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18Sensors & Actuators QuizQuestionário
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19Primary MemoryVídeo Aula
Understand the different types of memory that is connected to the CPU, their functions, and how the computer uses them.
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20Primary Memory QuizQuestionário
Practice your understanding of the terms and concepts regarding primary memory
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21Secondary StorageVídeo Aula
Understand the use of computer storage and the main types of media and storage devices used.
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22Secondary Storage QuizQuestionário
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23Virtual MemoryVídeo Aula
Understand that virtual memory, while not exactly a piece of hardware, is a system that utilizes hardware components in specific ways.
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24Virtual Memory QuizQuestionário
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25Cloud StorageVídeo Aula
Some basic information about what cloud storage is and some of the advantages and disadvantages of different types of cloud storage.
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26Cloud Storage QuizQuestionário
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27Network HardwareVídeo Aula
Learn about basic networking hardware: what they are and how they work.
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28Network Hardware QuizQuestionário
Review basic concepts and information regarding network hardware
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29MAC AddressesVídeo Aula
Learn about the MAC address - an identifying address for networking hardware that is built into every device that connects to a network.
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30MAC Addresses QuizQuestionário
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31IP AddressesVídeo Aula
Learn about the different types of addresses that get assigned to any hardware device that connects to the internet.
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32IP Addresses QuizQuestionário
Some review questions about basics of IP addresses
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33System and Application SoftwareVídeo Aula
A brief overview of the main types of software
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34System and Application Software QuizQuestionário
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35Operating SystemsVídeo Aula
An overview of what an operating system is and the functions it performs.
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36Operating Systems QuizQuestionário
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37FirmwareVídeo Aula
All about the firmware that manages the hardware and gets the computer to boot up.
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38Firmware QuizQuestionário
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39InterruptsVídeo Aula
About system interrupts - a kind of software signal to the processor.
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40Interrupts QuizQuestionário
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41Free and Open Source SoftwareVídeo Aula
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42Free & Open Source Software QuizQuestionário