0478/0984 iGCSE Computer Science - Unit 1 Lesson 5: Character Sets - ASCII and Unicode
📌 0478/0984 iGCSE Computer Science - Unit 1 Lesson 5: Character Sets
Welcome to Unit 1, Lesson 5 of the iGCSE Computer Science (0478/0984) course! In this lesson, we explore Character Sets, the essential system that allows computers to represent text and symbols using binary.
🎥 Lesson Breakdown:
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Text in a computer
3:04 - ASCII character set
5:25 - Unicode
7:30 - Practice Questions
🔹 Topics Covered:
✅ What is a Character Set?
✅ How do computers store text using binary?
✅ ASCII vs Unicode – What’s the difference?
✅ Why are different languages and symbols supported?
📚 Perfect for:
✔️ iGCSE Computer Science students
✔️ Anyone curious about how computers handle text
✔️ Teachers & educators looking for clear explanations
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