Module 2.7
Homework 1


A.M.D.G.


1. Your friend has bought a new computer but he has never used a computer before.

(a) Describe what each item of a basic computer system does. (4)

(b) Describe why the computer has an operating system. (2)

(c) Describe four common types of program available to him. (4)

(d) Describe two things he will need to connect to the Internet. (2)

(e) List the running costs for his computer, i.e. what will he need to keep buying or paying for. (2)

(e) Explain what computer viruses are. (1)

Total (15)

A+

15, 14, 13 A- 12,11 B+

10

B- 9 C+   C- 8 N 7