ر1. Binary and Data Representation | Conversion between binary, hexadecimal, and denary, ASCII encoding, image file size calculations, and impact of color depth on image quality.
2. Computer Systems and Storage | Von Neumann architecture, functions of CPU components, role of RAM and ROM, differences between volatile and non-volatile memory, and cloud storage security.
3. Networking and Security | Differences between LAN and WAN, network topologies, encryption for secure communication, IP addressing conflicts, and the impact of bandwidth on network speed.
4. Cybersecurity and Encryption | Firewall protection, penetration testing, Caesar cipher algorithm, reasons for encrypting network data, and methods for preventing security breaches.
5. Algorithms and Programming | Boolean logic and truth tables, high-level vs. low-level programming languages, binary and linear search efficiency, and comparisons of sorting algorithms like merge sort and bubble sort.
6. Ethical, Legal, and Environmental Issues | Intellectual property concerns, impact of automation on employment, energy consumption of data centers, and ethical considerations in AI and algorithmic decision-making.