Cambridge International AS and A Level Computing Revision Guide
Published on 2. December 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
268 pages
978-1-107-69055-4 (ISBN)
Description
Cambridge International AS and A Level Computing Revision Guide provides full coverage of the three theory papers for the 9691 Cambridge AS and A Level Computing. It has been designed to help students prepare for the Cambridge AS and A Level Computing examinations. Written in an easy-to-follow style, all explanations are clear and concise aiming to show content, tips and ways to ensure maximum success.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
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Paperback (trade)
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Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
580 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-69055-4 (9781107690554)
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Content
Revision guidelines; Section 1. System Software: 1. Components of a computer system and modes of use; 2. System software; 3. Data representation, structure and management; 4. Hardware; 5. Data transmission and networking; 6. System life cycle; 7. Choosing appropriate applications software; 8. Handling of data in information systems; 9. Designing the user interface; 10. Logic gates; Section 2. Data Types and Data Structures: 11. Designing solutions to problems; 12. The structure of procedural programs; 13. Data types and data structures; 14. Common facilities of procedural languages; 15. Writing maintainable programs; 16. Testing and running a solution; Section 3. Data Representation, Data Structures and Data Manipulation: 17. The functions of operating systems; 18. The functions and purposes of translators; 19. Computer architecture and the fetch-execute cycle; 20. Data representation, data structures and data manipulation; 21. Programming paradigms; 22. Databases; 23. Simulation and real-time processing; 24. Networking; Answers and tips; Index.