What is a Computer – Basic Overview
Definition and evolution of computers, main components including the CPU, memory, storage, input/output devices, and an introduction to programming and software.
Definition and evolution of computers, main components including the CPU, memory, storage, input/output devices, and an introduction to programming and software.
Understanding binary code as the fundamental language of computers, how computers use binary to process and store data, and basic concepts of data structures and algorithms.
Exploration of how characters are represented using binary, including ASCII and Unicode, and the importance of encoding standards in data transmission and storage.
Introduction to the basics of electronic circuits in computing, logic gates, and Boolean algebra's application in computer logic.
Detailed look at the Central Processing Unit (CPU), memory types such as RAM and ROM, and an overview of input and output devices.
Examination of the relationship between hardware and software, how software instructions are executed on hardware, and an introduction to different types of software.
Discussion on the role and functions of operating systems, concepts of file systems, process management, memory management, and exploration of popular operating systems.
Overview of basic principles of computer security, types of threats such as viruses, malware, hacking, and introduction to security measures like firewalls, encryption, and secure protocols.