Types of computers
Another name for this computer is 'Monster'
What is a supercomputer?
These computers can be found in offices and homes.
What is Personal computers (PC)?
An example of a wearable computer/gadget.
What is a smartwatch?
This is another name for the Minicomputer.
What is a mid-range computer?
These computers are outdated and are rarely used today.
What are minicomputers?
This computer is used in microwaves, cars and washing machines.
What is an embedded computer?
Name TWO household appliances that could contain an embedded computer.
Washing machine, microwave, refrigerator, oven, Smart TV, etc.
A personal computer consist of what devices?
A system unit, a keyboard, a mouse and disply screen
This computer are found in large organisations such as banks and government agencies.
What is a mainframe ?
This computer uses a stylus to input data.
What is a tablet?
The operating systems such as Android and IOS are associated with these TYPES OF COMPUTERS.
What are Mobile Computers?
A traffic light automatically changes from red to green according to programmed instructions. There is no keyboard or monitor attached to it.
What type of computer system could be controlling it, and why?
An embedded computer, because a computer can be built into the traffic-light system to perform a specific task.
This is one of the most popular use for supercomputer
What is scientific research?
This is a portable version of a personal computer.
What is a laptop?
Of all the mobile devices, this one usually has the longest battery life.
What is tablet?
Explain one major difference between a mainframe and a supercomputer.
A mainframe is designed primarily to handle huge amounts of data and transactions for many users, while a supercomputer is designed primarily to perform extremely complex calculations at very high speeds.
Personal computers (PCs)are also called this.
What are microcomputers?
This computer can fit into the palm of your hand and is used to store addresses and phone numbers.
What is electronic organisers?
The average weight range of laptops in pounds (according to your textbook)
What is 2.2 pounds to 8.8 pounds?
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What is IBM?