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CAPE Computer Science Free ResourcesLIST OF CONTENTSCAPE Computer Science Syllabus Extract3CAPE Computer Science Syllabus4CAPE Computer Science Specimen Papers:Unit 1 Paper 01Unit 1 Paper 02Unit 2 Paper 01Unit 2 Paper 0250546064CAPE Computer Science Mark Schemes:Unit 1 Paper 01Unit 1 Paper 02Unit 2 Paper 01Unit 2 Paper 0269708182CAPE Computer Science Subject Reports:2004 Subject Report912005 Subject Report1062006 Subject Report1202008 Subject Report Rest of Caribbean1362009 Subject Report1452010 Subject Report1552011 Subject Report1652012 Subject Report1812013 Subject Report1932014 Subject Report2052015 Subject Report2192016 Subject Report2342017 Subject Report2502019 Subject Report268

Computer ScienceComputer science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information andcomputation and their implementation and application in computer systems. The CAPEComputer Science Syllabus provides persons with advanced knowledge, skills andattitudes to enable them to understand the uses and the impact of computer technologies,and to use the technology to create new computer applications for all areas of humanactivity. This syllabus provides opportunity for the acquisition of knowledge, skills andattitudes as preparation for further studies in Computer Science and the world of work.This syllabus consists of two Units, each comprising three Modules.Unit 1: Fundamentals of Computer ScienceModule 1–Computer Architecture and OrganisationModule 2–Problem-Solving with ComputersModule 3–ProgrammingUnit 2: Further Topics in Computer ScienceModule 1–Data StructuresModule 2–Software EngineeringModule 3–Operating Systems and Computer Networks

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCILCaribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination CAPECOMPUTER SCIENCESYLLABUSEffective for examinations from May/June 2009

Published by the Caribbean Examinations CouncilAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, ortransmitted in any form, or by any means electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise without priorpermission of the author or publisher.Correspondence related to the syllabus should be addressed to:The Pro-RegistrarCaribbean Examinations CouncilCaenwood Centre37 Arnold Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica, W.I.Telephone: (876) 630-5200Facsimile Number: (876) 967-4972E-mail address: cxcwzo@cxc.orgWebsite: www.cxc.orgCopyright 2008 by Caribbean Examinations CouncilThe Garrison, St Michael BB14038, BarbadosCXC A19/U2/08

ContentsRATIONALE . 1AIMS . 2SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE ASSESSED . 2PRE-REQUISITES OF THE SYLLABUS . 4STRUCTURE OF THE SYLLABUS . 4UNI T 1 : F UNDA M E NT A L S OF C OM P UT E R S C I E NC EMO D U L E 1 : CO M P U T E R AR CH I T E CT U R E AN D O R G AN I S AT I O N . 5MO D U L E 2 : P R O B L E M - SO L VI N G W I T H C O M P U T E R S . 8MO D U L E 3 : P R O G R A MMI N G . 11UNI T 2 : F UR T H E R T OP I C S I N C OM P UT E R S C I E NC EMO D U L E 1 : DA T A S T R UC T UR E S. 1 3MO D U L E 2 : S O F T W A R E E N G I N E E R I N G . 15MO D U L E 3 : O P E R A T I N G S Y S T E MS A N D C O MP U T E R N E T WO R K S. 19OUTLINE OF ASSESSMENT . 23REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES. 35REGULATIONS FOR RESIT CANDIDATES . 35ASSESSMENT GRID . 36LOGIC SYMBOLS . 36GLOSSARY . 37CXC A19/U2/08

activity. This syllabus provides opportunity for the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes as preparation for further studies in Computer Science and the world of work. This syllabus consists of two Units, each comprising three Modules. Unit 1: Fundamentals of Computer Science Module 1 - Computer Architecture and Organisation