Cambridge Professional Development

Activity 4

Teacher checklist for 0478

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Component 1
The use of binary in computer systems
Denary, binary and hexadecimal conversions
When is hexadecimal used?
Understanding how different types of data are converted to binary to be stored.
The ability to describe a range of error detection and correction methods, and
understand the need to check for errors.
Understand how lossy and lossless compression methods compress different
data files.
Describe how data is transmitted in serial and parallel data transmission, and
understand the benefits and drawbacks of each.
Describe how data is transmitted in simplex, duplex and half-duplex data
transmission, including understand when each method is used
Understand the risks that a person can encounter when using the internet, and
what can be done to help prevent exposure to these risks.
Understand the role of an Internet service provider and a web browser when
using the Internet.
Describe what is meant by HTML including the use of structure and
presentation.
Understand a range of Internet based terms including MAC address, IP
address, URL and cookies.
The ability to create and interpret logic circuits and logic statements, including
constructing logic statements, logic circuits and completing truth tables.
Describe the operations of the von Neumann model, including the components,
registers and buses involved in the fetch-execute cycle.
Describe the operations of a range of input, storage and output devices
Understand how a range of sensors are used in different scenarios and control
systems.
Understand the purpose of and functions of an operating system.
Understand what is meant by high and low level languages, including the use of
different translators.

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Understand what can be used to keep data safe and secure.
Understand the ethical issues that may arise surrounding the use of computer
systems.

Component 2
Declare and use variable and constants.
Declare and use 1D arrays.
Understand the concept of sequence, selection and iteration.
Use a range of data types.
Use pre-defined functions and procedures.
Understand and use pseudocode and flowcharts.
Identify the purpose of an algorithm.
Identify and correct errors in an algorithm.
Produce an algorithm for a given problem.
Understand and use a range of validation and verification methods.
Identify suitable test data for a given problem or algorithm.
Complete a trace table for a given algorithm.
Select a suitable primary key for a database.
Select suitable data types for a range of database fields.
Perform a query-by-example.

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