| 1.1 Data representation |
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12.1.1.1 convert a number from one number system to another
12.1.1.2 explain the advantages of using hexadecimal numbers in computer systems
12.1.1.3 perform the arithmetic operations of addition and multiplication on binary numbers
12.1.1.4 represent a positive or negative integer in two’s complement form
12.1.1.5 perform binary subtraction using two’s complement
12.1.1.6 represent binary fractions using fixed-point and floating-point binary numbers
12.1.1.7 represent positive and negative decimal and floating point numbers in two’s complement form
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| 1.2 Information security |
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11.1.2.1 explain the difference between the terms security, privacy and data integrity
11.1.2.2 provide arguments for the necessity of the protection of data and computer system
11.1.2.3 describe data protection measures such as data backup and disk mirroring
11.1.2.4 describe data protection measures such as encryption and access rights to data (authorisation)
11.1.2.5 explain the difference between the terms verification and validation
11.1.2.6 explain the function and operation of Blockchain technologies
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12.1.2.1 describe data and computer systems protection measures such as: physical risks, inter-network screens, information encryption, biometrics, computer virus countermeasures
12.1.2.2 use means to protect data including back up and disk mirroring
12.1.2.3 protect data from unauthorised access
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| 1.3 Ethics and ownership |
| 11.1.3.1 follow the copyright law when developing applications
11.1.3.2 describe the specifics of open-source software
11.1.3.3 describe the specifics of closed-source software
11.1.3.4 restrict access to data made available through the Internet using a variety of methods
11.1.3.5 evaluate risks of using cloud technologies
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12.1.3.1 analyse ethical problems arising due to computer system cracking
12.1.3.2 analyse problems arising due to malware
12.1.3.3 explain privacy policies
12.1.3.4 analyse problems arising due to disseminating and using information
12.1.3.5 check documents using antiplagiarism resources
12.1.3.6 list copyright protection rules
12.1.3.7 use E-gov resources
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| 2. Problem Solving |
| 2.1 System life cycle |
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11.2.1.1 explain the life cycle stages used in the solving of problems
11.2.1.2 analyse the advantages and disadvantages of agile, waterfall and spiral models
11.2.1.3 describe data collection methods
11.2.1.4 compare different data analysis techniques
11.2.1.5 compare alternative solutions to a problem in order to choose the most effective algorithm
11.2.1.6 use data flow diagrams (DFD) to input, process, store and output data in computing systems
11.2.1.7 use flow charts to input, process, store and output data in computing systems
11.2.1.8 develop a system requirement based on collected information
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12.2.1.1 use a table of contents when documenting a project
12.2.1.2 use headers and footers when documenting a project
12.2.1.3 use tables when documenting a project
12.2.1.4 set page parameters when documenting a project
12.2.1.5 set page numbers when documenting a project
12.2.1.6 set indents and line spacing when documenting a project
12.2.1.7 list system implementation methods
12.2.1.8 compare the advantages and disadvantages of system implementation methods
12.2.1.9 explain the importance of making a system implementation plan
12.2.1.10 make a system implementation plan
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| 2.2 Engineering |
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11.2.2.1 analyse the advantages of a new system
11.2.2.2 analyse the restrictions of a new system
11.2.2.3 describe the characteristics of a development framework
11.2.2.4 discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using prototypes when developing solutions
11.2.2.5 discuss the use of prototypes based on a specific example
11.2.2.6 develop a prototype for a new system
11.2.2.7 define minimum requirements for hardware when implementing solutions
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| 3. Computer Systems |
| 3.1 Software |
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11.3.1.1 justify their choice of applied software and choice criteria based on the goals
11.3.1.2 classify application software
11.3.1.3 describe the purpose and main functions of operating systems
11.3.1.4 compare single-user and multi-user operating systems
11.3.1.5 compare one-task and multitasking operating systems
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12.3.1.1 describe features of a real-time operating system
12.3.1.2 describe features of a network operating system
12.3.1.3 describe features of a batch processing operating system
12.3.1.4 define the advantages and disadvantages of a graphical user interface (GUI)
12.3.1.5 define the advantages and disadvantages of a command line interface (CLI)
12.3.1.6 define the advantages and disadvantages of natural-language and gesture-recognition user interfaces
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| 3.2 CPU |
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11.3.2.1 describe the interaction between the CPU and peripherals
11.3.2.2 describe the functions of CPU, system bus and RAM
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12.3.2.1 describe the RISC architecture
12.3.2.2 describe the CISC architecture
12.3.2.3 compare RISC and CISC
12.3.2.4 explain how data are transferred between the components of a computer system through the address bus, data bus and control bus
12.3.2.5 explain the instruction cycle (fetch / decode / execute)
12.3.2.6 explain how the clock rate, word length and bus width affect the CPU performance
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| 3.3 Boolean logic |
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11.3.3.1 distinguish between laws of Boolean logic
11.3.3.2 simplify logical expressions using the laws of Boolean logic
11.3.3.3 build truth tables AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR
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12.3.3.1 reduce formulas to normal logic using the laws of formal logic and rules of logical transformation
12.3.3.2 simplify logical expressions using the laws of logic
12.3.3.3 build logical structures
12.3.3.4 build logical expressions according to logical structures
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| 3.4 Memory |
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11.3.4.1 explain the differences between RAM and ROM memory
11.3.4.2 explain the purpose of virtual memory
11.3.4.3 explain the purpose of cache memory
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12.3.4.1 explain memory addressing
12.3.4.2 explain the principle of memory organization by segment and page (additionally)
12.3.4.3 explain the virtual machine concept
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| 4. Information Systems |
| 4.1 Databases |
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11.4.1.1 describe relational databases and their purpose
11.4.1.2 use the terms attribute, object, index, record, table and tuple to describe databases
11.4.1.3 explain the difference between primary composite and foreign key
11.4.1.4 define data types when creating a database
11.4.1.5 define the connections between tables in database(1-3NF)
11.4.1.6 define the connections between tables
11.4.1.7 create an entity-relationship (ER) model
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| 4.2 SQL query language |
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11.4.2.1 explain the purpose of data dictionary
11.4.2.2 compare the data definition language (DDL), and the data manipulation language (DML)
11.4.2.3 describe the basic SQL queries for working with tables in a database: CREATE, ALTER, and DROP
11.4.2.4 use the basic SQL queries for working with one table in a database: SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT and DELETE
11.4.2.5 use SQL SELECT for data selection in more tables
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| 4.3 Artificial intelligence |
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12.4.3.1 describe spheres where artificial intelligence is applied: industry, education, medicine, gaming industry, society
12.4.3.2 explain the purpose of virtual and alternate reality
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| 5. Programming |
| 5.1 Programming Paradigms |
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11.5.1.1 distinguish between generations of programming languages
11.5.1.2 classify programming languages into low and high-level
11.5.1.3 analyze a simple program written in the language of assembly
11.5.1.4 use trace tables to find and verify the correctness of an algorithm
11.5.1.5 advantages and disadvantages of high-level languages
11.5.1.6 advantages and disadvantages of low-level languages
11.5.1.7 advantages and disadvantages of compilers
11.5.1.8 advantages and disadvantages of interpreters
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12.5.1.1 compare declarative and imperative programming languages
12.5.1.2 create a simple expert system (ES - declarative language)
12.5.1.3 describe program compilation stages: lexical and syntactic analysis, code generation and optimization
12.5.1.4 demonstrate understanding of the program compilation stages: lexical, syntactic analysis
12.5.1.5 demonstrate understanding of the program compilation stage: code generation
12.5.1.6 demonstrate understanding of code optimization as the program compilation stage
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| 5.2 Algorithms and data structure |
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11.5.2.1 use the technical terms associated with arrays including upper and lower bounds
11.5.2.2 select a suitable data structure for a given task (1D or 2D array)
11.5.2.3 write program code using 1D and 2D arrays
11.5.2.4 write an algorithm /pseudo-code for sorting by insertion and bubble sort
11.5.2.5 write a pseudo-code of binary search for the solution of a specific problem
11.5.2.6 understand the time-efficiency of algorithms
11.5.2.7 to understand the space-efficiency of algorithms
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12.5.2.1 describe the operation of stack and queue data structures
12.5.2.2 build a binary tree
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| 5.3 Programming and testing the system |
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11.5.3.1 create a site using basic HTML tags
11.5.3.2 create forms for data entry using HTML tags
11.5.3.3 use the CSS stylesheet when creating a site
11.5.3.4 use script language to connect a database
11.5.3.5 use script language to work with databases
11.5.3.6 use various algorithmic structures in script language
11.5.3.7 use script language in website design
11.5.3.8 use script language to provide interactivity
11.5.3.9 write a program code using a basic algorithmic "sequence" structure when developing a project
11.5.3.10 write a program code using a basic algorithmic "selection" structure when developing a project
11.5.3.11 write a program code using a basic algorithmic "loop/iteration" structure when developing a project
11.5.3.12 follow the rules of good programming style when writing a program code
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12.5.3.2 perform testing using normal data
12.5.3.3 perform testing using extreme data
12.5.3.4 perform testing using erroneous data
12.5.3.1 describe execution (run-time) errors when a program is started
12.5.3.5 describe a syntax error in a program code
12.5.3.6 describe a logical error in a program code
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| 5.4 Mobile applications development |
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11.5.4.1 create an application interface using the components of an application designer
11.5.4.2 edit properties of components in a program code
11.5.4.5 use the technical capabilities of smartphones when developing
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| 6. Communication and networks |
| 6.1 Computer networks |
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11.6.1.1 compare features of local (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN)
11.6.1.2 describe the advantages and disadvantages of network topologies bus, ring, star, mixed
11.6.1.3 explain the purpose of network equipment
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12.6.1.1 explain the difference between packet switching and circuit switching
12.6.1.2 describe the functions of the OSI network model layers
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| 6.2 Principles of Internet Operation |
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11.6.2.1 describe the role of the universal resource locator (URL)
11.6.2.2 describe the purpose and organization of a domain name system (DNS)
11.6.2.3 know the features of the client-server model
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12.6.2.1 distinguish features of the World Wide Web, Intranet, and the Internet
12.6.2.2 describe the role of MAC addresses in packet routing
12.6.2.3 identify the MAC address of a computer
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| 6.3 Protocols |
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11.6.3.1 explain the role of protocols in the network (HTTP, FTP, POP3, SMTP, HTTPS, FTPS)
11.6.3.2 explain the format of an IP address and how an IP address is associated with a device on a network
11.6.3.3 explain the difference between a public IP address and a private IP address and the implication for security.
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