WJEC AS · Unit 1

WJEC AS Unit 1: Fundamentals of
Computer Science

Boolean logic, CPU architecture, data representation, networking, searching and sorting, file organisation, programming concepts, IDE tools, operating systems, and ethics — all ten Unit 1 topics in one gamified skill path. Earn XP, collect stars, and build your exam readiness topic by topic.

10 topics 46 quiz questions Up to 690 XP Past paper aligned
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Skill Path

Your Unit 1 Learning Journey

Work through each topic in order. Click any unlocked node to launch the quiz. Earn three stars to master a topic and unlock the next one.

Quick Reference

Unit 1 Topic Cards

Past paper mark scheme language, distilled into ten topic cards. Click Quick Quiz on any card to test yourself instantly.

Interactive Tools

Practise the Exam Skills

The Unit 1 paper regularly tests truth tables, binary arithmetic, number conversions, and two’s complement. Use these tools to practise the calculations directly.

Truth Table Generator

Enter any Boolean expression using AND, OR, NOT, XOR, NAND, NOR and uppercase variables (A, B, C, D). The table is generated automatically for all input combinations. Earn +5 XP per table.

Enter an expression above and click Generate Table.
Number System Converter

Convert between denary, binary (8-bit), and hexadecimal. Enter a value in any field and convert all three formats at once.

Enter a value in one field above and click Convert.
Two’s Complement

Convert a denary value (positive or negative) to two’s complement binary. Shows every step: positive representation, invert, add 1.

Enter a denary value and click Convert.
Binary Addition

Add two denary values using 8-bit binary. Shows full working including carry bits and overflow detection.

Enter two denary values to add them in binary.
Flashcards

Key Unit 1 terms and definitions. Click the card to flip it, then mark whether you know it. Cards you mark as unknown cycle back around. Earn +5 XP for every card you know.

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Algorithm Tracer

Step Through Past Paper Algorithms

Trace through binary search, bubble sort, the login system algorithm, and the FDE cycle one step at a time. Earn 10 XP for completing each trace.

Algorithm / Formula
Trace Table
Weekly League

Unit 1 Leaderboard

Earn XP by completing quizzes and using the interactive tools. Your score updates live as you work through the topics.