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Cambridge IGCSE 0474 Computer Science Notes

1. Theory of Computer Science

• 1.1 Data Representation


o Binary Systems: Understand binary numbers, conversion between binary and
decimal, binary addition, and binary shifts.
o Hexadecimal Systems: Understand hexadecimal numbers, conversion
between binary, decimal, and hexadecimal.
o Data Storage: Know how characters, images, sound, and other data types are
stored and represented in binary.
• 1.2 Communication and Internet Technologies
o Data Transmission: Understand serial and parallel data transmission,
synchronous and asynchronous transmission, error checking methods (parity
checks, ARQ, checksums, and echo checking).
o Network Topologies: Learn about different network topologies (star, bus, and
ring) and their advantages and disadvantages.
o IP Addressing and Protocols: Understand IPv4 and IPv6 addressing,
subnetting, and common networking protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP,
POP3, IMAP).
• 1.3 Hardware and Software
o Logic Gates and Circuits: Understand basic logic gates (AND, OR, NOT,
NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR) and how to create and interpret simple logic
circuits.
o Computer Architecture: Learn about the basic components of a computer
system (CPU, memory, input/output devices), the fetch-execute cycle, and
secondary storage devices.
o Software Types: Distinguish between system software (operating systems,
utilities) and application software.
• 1.4 Security
o Data Security: Understand the importance of data security, methods of
protecting data (encryption, firewalls, user access levels, and physical security
measures).
o Cybersecurity: Learn about common cyber threats (phishing, malware,
hacking) and how to mitigate them.
• 1.5 Ethics and Ownership
o Ethical Issues: Discuss the ethical implications of computer use, including
privacy, digital divide, and ethical hacking.
o Intellectual Property: Understand issues related to intellectual property,
including copyrights, patents, and software licensing.

2. Practical Problem-solving and Programming

• 2.1 Algorithm Design and Problem-solving


o Pseudocode and Flowcharts: Learn to write algorithms using pseudocode
and draw flowcharts to represent the logic of algorithms.
o Problem-solving Techniques: Develop problem-solving skills using top-
down design, stepwise refinement, and decomposition.
• 2.2 Programming Concepts
o Programming Basics: Understand basic programming constructs (variables,
data types, operators, input/output, control structures like loops and
conditionals).
o Data Structures: Learn about arrays, lists, stacks, and queues and their
applications.
o Subroutines: Understand the use of subroutines (functions and procedures) in
programming to make code modular and reusable.
• 2.3 Databases
o Database Concepts: Understand the basic concepts of databases, including
tables, records, fields, primary keys, and foreign keys.
o SQL: Learn basic SQL commands for querying databases (SELECT,
INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE).
• 2.4 Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
o Stages of SDLC: Understand the stages of software development (analysis,
design, implementation, testing, maintenance).
o Testing Methods: Learn about different testing methods (unit testing,
integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing).

3. Practical Activity

• Programming Projects: Develop practical programming skills by working on


projects that involve problem-solving, writing code, testing, and debugging.
• Documentation: Learn to create proper documentation for code, including comments,
user manuals, and technical documentation.

4. Exam Preparation

• Past Papers: Practice with past exam papers to familiarize yourself with the exam
format and types of questions.
• Time Management: Develop time management skills to ensure you can complete all
questions within the exam time limit.
• Revision Techniques: Use effective revision techniques such as summarizing notes,
creating mind maps, and using flashcards for key terms and concepts.

These notes cover the major topics in the Cambridge IGCSE 0474 Computer Science
syllabus. Make sure to refer to the official syllabus and textbooks for detailed information
and specific requirements for each topic.

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