What can I write for a written assesment for NHS Interview?

Question

I have an interview for a Trainee ICT projects officer with the NHS ambulance services. There will be a 20 minute written assessment on the subject of 'Please explain how a computer works to a non technical person' .

I am not sure whether they want to explain what to do to make a computer work or whether it is just the explanation of the internal workings.

Does anyone have any good idea's or have been through this?

Answer 1

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