J277-01 Computer systems

Topics

• 1.1 Systems architecture
  • 1.1.1 Architecture of the CPU
  • 1.1.2 CPU performance
  • 1.1.3 Embedded systems
• 1.2 Memory and storage
  • 1.2.1 Primary storage (memory)
  • 1.2.2 Secondary storage
  • 1.2.3 Units
  • 1.2.4 Data storage
  • 1.2.5 Compression
• 1.3 Computer networks, connections, and protocols
  • 1.3.1 Networks and topologies
  • 1.3.2 Wired and wireless networks, protocols, and layers
• 1.4 Network security
  • 1.4.1 Threats to computer systems, and networks
  • 1.4.2 Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities
• 1.5 Systems software
  • 1.5.1 Operating systems
  • 1.5.2 Utility software
• 1.6 Ethical, legal, cultural, and environmental impacts of digital technology
  • 1.6.1 Ethical, legal, cultural, and environmental impact