Pranav's Study Guide
AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) Comprehensive Study Guide
AP Computer Science Principles
Big Idea 1: Creative Development
- Program Design
- Development
- Algorithms
- Troubleshooting
Big Idea 2: Data
- Data Representation
- Binary & Data Compression
- Extracting Info
- Big Data
Big Idea 3: Algorithms & Programming
- Variables
- Control
- Lists/Procedures
- Libraries
- Debugging
Big Idea 4: Computer Systems & Networks
- Internet
- Fault Tolerance
- Parallel Systems
- Network Security
- Distributed Systems
Big Idea 5: Impact of Computing
- Beneficial/Harmful Effects
- Digital Divide
- Computing Innovations
- Legal & Ethical Concerns
Performance Tasks (30%)
- Design & implement a program
- Video of program running
- Written responses about development
Exam Components (70%)
- Multiple Choice (70 Questions)
- FRQ on the CPT Code that You Submitted
- Single select & Multiple select
- 2 hours to complete