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Unit 1 - Computer Hardware
In Com 100 You learned about the basic hardware that makes a computer along with how to install them. To start off the AP Computer Science course, you will be learning more specific details of that hardware as they pertain to how Java works. For example, you will also be learning a more about CPU architecture and how the computer boots up using BIOS and CMOS. You will also be introduced to the 6 operations performed by a computer.
Having a good understanding of these concepts will help you learn the material discussed in the course. Although you will not be tested on these concepts in the AP exam, they are still important concepts to know when moving forward in the course. Having basic knowledge of whats happening inside the computer will help you get a grasp on how Java compiles a program for example. |