(a) Explain home page.
(b)(i) Mention two reasons why computers are connected. (ii) Mention two reasons why computers are not connected.
(c) List four additional items needed to send an email.
Explanation
(a) Home page refers to the initial or starting point or default or start up or main webpage of a website, sometimes called front page. It Is the page that automatically loads when a web browser is launched.
OR
Home page is the introductory page of a website typically serving as a table of contents for the site.
OR
Home page is the name of the main page of a website where visitors can find hyperlinks to other pages on the site.
(b)(i) Reasons for connecting computers:
Sharing of hardware resources
Sharing of software resources
Sharing of data/files/information
Reducing cost of operation
All computers can access the Internet through one connection point
Parental control
More business opportunity
Advertisement of Products
Social networking
Research purpose
Enhance learning
Improve access to technical support
Ease of making online transactions
More visibility
Exchange of ideas
Access to cloud computing and cloud storge
Access to online education
Endless access to information
Easy and effective communication
Selling of Product online
Work from home
Access to global workforce
(ii) Reasons for not connecting the computer:
Virus would be easily spread among the computers
All the computers become susceptible hackers.
Intrusion of privacy
Identity theft
Hacking
Exam Malpractice
Hearing loss
Neck strain
Online gambling
Depression can set in
Worm attack
Internet addiction
Time wasting and distraction
Display of violent images
Cyber bullying Cyber crime/Internet fraud
Phishing Trolls or abusive people
Weight gain/loss
Cyber relationship addiction
Online computer/gaming addiction
Stalkers
Social isolation
Sleep deprivation
Relationship stress
Cyber sex addiction
(c) Four additional items needed to send email:
Modem/Router,
Network cable;
Browser
ISP to provide Internet access/internet connection
Email software/server to create/send and receive emails
Email address to send/receive emails