...to manage and control computer hardware and application programs. It provides a platform for other software to run on.

...to manage and control computer hardware and application programs. It provides a platform for other software to run on.
Example: Operating System (e.g., Windows, macOS)

• iv) Integrated Development Environment (IDE) An IDE is a software application that provides comprehensive facilities to computer programmers for software development. It typically consists of a source code editor, build automation tools, and a debugger. Example: Visual Studio Code

Q1. (b) (i) Define the term Computer Crime.
Computer crime refers to any criminal activity that involves a computer and a network. It can involve using a computer to commit a crime or targeting a computer system itself.

• ii) The following are common computer crimes in Cameroon:
  • Cyberbullying Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.
  • Identity theft Identity theft is the fraudulent appropriation and use of another person's personal identifying information, usually for financial gain.
  • Scamming Scamming involves deceiving someone to gain money or other assets, often through fraudulent schemes conducted online or via electronic communication.