IGCSE Computer Science CIE 0478 : Paper 1 (Theory)

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Introduction
- Introduction to the course
- Coursebooks
- 0478Exams
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Introduction to Computers
- What's inside a computer?
- Inputs and Outputs
- Different Types of Software
- Operating Systems
- Buffers
- Interrupts
- Programming Languages: Compiled, Interpreted & Assembled Code
- Coursebook Work
- Terminology for this Exam
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Binary
- Binary 1
- Binary 2
- Binary 3
- Binary 4
- Binary 5
- Binary 6
- Binary 7
- Binary 8
- Binary Shifting
- Coursebook Work
- Binary Questions
- Binary Answers
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Hexadecimal
- Introduction
- Converting Denary To Hex part 1
- Converting Denary To Hex part 2
- Converting Denary To Hex part 3
- Converting Denary to Hex part 4
- Converting bigger numbers than 256
- Converting Hex to Denary part 1
- Converting Hex to Denary part 2
- Converting Hex to Denary part 3
- Hex to Denary Alternative method
- Alternative method - more examples
- Converting Hex to Binary
- Converting Binary to Hex
- Coursebook Work
- Hex Questions
- Hex Answers
- Code Task
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Uses of Binary and Hex
- Uses of Binary
- Uses of Hex
- Coursebook work
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Internet Technologies
- ISPs Part 1
- ISPs Part 2
- TCP/IP
- Internet Security - Intro
- Computer Viruses
- Phishing
- Pharming
- Hacking
- Wardriving
- Spyware/Key-logging Software
- Denial of Service Attacks
- A look at Exam Questions on Internet Security
- Internet Packets
- World Wide Web Introduction
- URLs (Uniform Resource Locator)
- HTML & CSS
- Practice using some HTML/CSS
- Cookies
- Proxy Servers
- Coursebook Work
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Von Neumann Architechture & Fetch/Execute Cycle
- von Neumann Architechture
- Fetch-Execute Cycle
- Coursebook Work
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Input Devices
- Introduction
- 2D Scanners part 1
- 2D Scanners Part 2
- 3D Scanners
- Biometric Scanners
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Scanners
- Keyboards
- Pointing Devices
- Interactive Whiteboards
- Microphones
- Digital Cameras
- Touch Screens
- Barcodes
- Automatic Stock Control using Barcodes
- QR Codes
- Coursebook Work
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Input Devices: Sensors
- Sensors - Introduction
- Light Sensors
- Temperature Sensors
- Motion Sensors
- Magnetic Field Sensors
- Gas Sensors
- Pressure Sensors
- Moisture Sensors
- Humidity Sensors
- pH Sensors
- Coursebook work
- Input & Sensor Exam Question 1
- Input & Sensor Exam Answer 1
- Input & Sensor Exam Question 2
- Input & Sensor Exam Answer 2
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Monitoring and Control Systems
- Monitoring and Control Systems Intro
- Monitoring Systems: Examples
- Control Systems: Examples
- Exam Paper Example
- Coursebook Work
- Exam Question
- Exam Answer
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Output Devices
- Output Devices - Introduction
- Printers: Overview
- Inkjet Printers
- Laser Printers
- 3D Printers
- Speakers and Headphones
- Digital Projectors
- Monitors and Screens
- CAM, 2D 3D Cutters, Actuators
- Coursebook work
- Output devices : Exam Question
- Output Devices: Exam Question Answer
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Logic Gates
- Introduction
- Things to remember
- NOT Gates
- OR Gate
- AND Gate
- NOR Gate
- NAND Gate
- XOR Gate
- NAND Gates (Combining 1 to make AND gate)
- NAND Gates (Combining to make OR gate)
- NAND gates (Combining to make a NOT gate)
- Creating Truth Tables from Logic Circuits 1
- Creating Truth Tables from Logic Circuits 2
- Creating Truth Tables from Logic Circuits 3
- Logic Expressions from Circuit Diagrams 1
- Logic Expressions from Circuit Diagrams 2
- Logic Expressions from Circuit Diagrams 3
- Drawing Circuits from Expressions 1
- Drawing Circuits from Expressions 2
- Drawing Circuits from Expressions 3
- Safety Circuits 1
- Safety Circuits 2
- Coursebook Work
- Exam Question 1
- Exam Question 1 - Answer
- Exam Question 2
- Exam Question 2 - Answer
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Data Transmission
- Bit Rate
- Parallel vs Serial Transmission
- Serial Transmission
- Parallel Transmission
- USB - Universal Serial Bus
- Simplex, Duplex, Half-Duplex (Direction of Data transmission)
- Exam Question - Parallel, Serial, Duplex, Half Duplex.
- Exam Question - Parallel, Serial, Duplex, Half-Duplex - Answer
- Parity (Even) 1
- Parity (Even) 2
- Parity (Odd)
- Problems with Parity Checks
- Parity Blocks
- Parity (1) Questions
- Parity (1) Answers
- Exam Question: Parity Bytes
- Exam Questions (Answer) : Parity Bytes
- Check Sums
- Check Digits 1
- Check Digits 2
- Coursebook work
- Exam Question: Check Digit Calculations
- Exam Question (Answers): Check Digit Calculations
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Storage and Media
- Primary Memory (ROM & RAM)
- Primary vs Secondary Storage
- Magnetic Storage Devices
- Optical Storage Devices
- Offline Storage
- Solid State Drives
- Which Storage Device Should I Use?
- Comparing Storage Devices
- Exam Question: Storage & Media Devices
- Exam Question: (Answer) Storage & Media Devices
- Calculating The Size of a File
- Calculating Size of Files - Exam example
- Exam Questions: Calculating Storage Size of Files
- Exam Questions: (Answers) Calculating Storage Size of Files
- File Types
- Lossy Compression
- Lossless Compression
- Coursebook Work
- Exam Questions: Compression
- Exam Questions: (Answer) Compression
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Encryption
- Encryption - Introduction
- Key size in Encryption
- Symmetric Encryption
- Asymmetric Encryption
- SSL/TLS
- Coursebook Work
- Exam Questions: Encryption
- Exam Questions: (Answers) Encryption
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Ethics
- What are Computer Ethics?
- Copyright and Plagerism
- Shareware, Freeware and Free Software
- Coursebook Work
- Exam Questions: Ethics
- Exam Questions (Answers): Ethics