LO: To be able to identify and understand the purpose of utility programs.
LO: To understand the differences between off the shelf and custom written software as well as their advantages and disadvantages.
Starter:
In a new blog post -
What is a computer virus and what do they do?
How does anti-virus software work?
Main:
What is spyware and what does it do?
What is a Firewall and what does it do?
Find the definitions for the terms off the shelf software and custom written software.
Create a table of at least 3 advantages and disadvantages for both.
EXT:
Find some examples of viruses and spyware and describe what they did.
Plenary:
Who is most likely to use which software and why?
