Text Years 7–8: Hardware, networks and cyber threats

TLF ID A004788

This scope and sequence unit explores how the performance of computer hardware – such as CPU and RAM – is determined by its specifications, and how digital networks (wired and wireless) can also be compared in terms of requirements. Students are introduced to the concepts of network protocols and cryptography for ensuring data integrity and security, and learn to identify and mitigate cyber security threats like phishing.





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Year level

7; 8

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