A-level Study Guide Computing
Published on 31. July 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
300 pages
978-1-85758-601-5 (ISBN)
Description
This text on computing is one of a series of study guides for A-Levels and Scottish Higher Grade which are designed for use throughout the course as a supplement to studies at school or college, and as revision guides for the final approach to the exams. The focus is on the knowledge and techniques needed to pass with the best possible grades, and there is practical guidance on studying, revising, course-work and exam preparation. Exam questions are included for each topic, and a "test run" section incorporates a progress test and a mock exam with answers.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
585 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85758-601-5 (9781857586015)
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Content
Section 1 Starting points: how to use this book; quality of language; syllabus checklists and paper analysis; examination board addresses; studying and revision accounting; the examination. Section 2 A-level computing: applications of computers; peripherals; files; systems engineering; databases; data representation in computers; computer architecture; assembly language; data communication and networking; system software; programming concepts; algorithms and data structures. Section 3 Test run: test your knowledge quiz; test your knowledge quiz answers; progress analysis; mock exam questions; mock exam suggested answers.