...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.
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