Dear students,
These notes are based on CAIE’s IGCSE Computer Science 0478 syllabus.
Although these notes does not cover the whole syllabus, I strongly believe that it will help you to prepare for your IGCSE Computer Science exam in a great way.
My mission is to organise all the simplified notes in one place. I am trying to complete as much as possible.
Wish you to achieve the top grade.
Mr Ye
What is meant by Robot? Characteristics of a robot Robots can be classified as independent or dependent: Independent robots: Dependent robots: Use of Robots Industry Advantages of using robots in industries Disadvantages of using robots in industries Transport Advantages of using robots in transport Disadvantages of using robots in transport Medicine Domestic robots Robots used … Continue reading 6.2 Robotics
Sensors Temperature measures the temperature of the surroundings by sending signals; these signals will change as the temperature changes Application: • control of a central heating system • control/monitor a chemical process • control/monitor temperature in a greenhouse Moisture measures water levels in, for example, soil (it is based on the electrical resistance of the … Continue reading 6.1 Automated systems
Cyber security threats Brute-force attack How to keep data safe: Data interception How to keep data safe: Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack How to keep data safe: Hacking How to keep data safe: Malware How to keep data safe: Viruses How to keep data safe: Worms How to keep data safe: Trojan horses How … Continue reading 5.3 Cyber Security
Cryptocurrency Blockchaining Blockchain is used in many areas, such as: How blockchain works
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