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1. Computer Systems

1.1 Systems Architecture

1.1.1 Architecture of the CPU 1.1.2 CPU Performance 1.1.3 Embedded Systems Module Review

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 Numbers 1.2.6 Characters 1.2.7 Images 1.2.8 Sound 1.2.9 Compression Module Review

1.3 Computer Networks, Connections and Protocols

1.3.1 Networks and Topologies 1.3.2 Roles of Computers in Network Types 1.3.3 Hardware for Local Area Networks (LANs)1.3.4 The Internet as a Collection of Networks 1.3.5 Star and Mesh Network Topologies 1.3.6 Wired and Wireless Networks, Protocols and Layers Module Review

1.4 Network Security

1.4.1 Threats To Computer Systems and Networks 1.4.2 Identifying and Preventing Vulnerabilities Module Review

1.5 Systems Software

1.5.1 Operating Systems 1.5.2 Utility Software Module Review

2. Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming

2.1.1 Computational Thinking 2.1.2 Designing, Creating and Refining Algorithms 2.1.3 Searching and Sorting Algorithms Module Review

Subjects1.2 Memory and Storage1.2.4 Data Storage

1.2.4 Data Storage

In this lesson, we will explore the representation of numbers, characters, images and sound in data storage. We will explore characters and how binary codes are used to represent them, how images are represented in memory, as well as the world of digital sound storage.

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Data Representation in Storage

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