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Students learn about the architecture and operation of computer systems, including the CPU and the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle.
Students develop an understanding of how data is stored and represented within computer systems.
Students explore how different types of data are represented digitally, including text, images and sound.
Students investigate how computers communicate and share data across networks.
Students learn how computer systems are protected and managed.
Students explore the wider implications of computing technologies on society.
Students are introduced to Python programming and computational thinking concepts for Component 2.