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Unit 1- IT Flashcards

Alfie Bolingbroke IT A level English 34 cards

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  1. 1Name 3 Types of Personal Computer (PC)Desktop
    Laptop
    Tablet
  2. 2Benefits of a laptopBuilt In screen & keyboard
    Portable
  3. 3Benefits of a DesktopBetter performance
    No need to charge
  4. 4Benefits of a TabletPortable
    Rechargeable battery
    Touchscreen
    On screen Keyboard
  5. 5What is an MFD?Multifunction Device
  6. 6Name an example of an MFDMobile Phone
    AIO Printer
  7. 7Name 3 types of mobile deviceMobile phones
    Smartwatches
    Tablets
  8. 8Benefits of a Smartwatch?Ability to run apps
    Portable
  9. 9Benefits of a Mobile phone?Access the internet
    Portable
    Rechargeable battery
  10. 10Benefits of a Tablet?Ability to run Apps
    Portable
    Larger Screen
    Access the Internet
  11. 11Name 3 types of ServerFile
    Web
    Application
  12. 12How does a File server work?Holds user data centrally
  13. 13How does a Web server work?Holds website files and allows access and requests via HTTP
  14. 14How does a Application server work?Holds software that can be
    accessed and run from any device
    (no need for local installation)
  15. 15Name 5 Examples of Entertainment systemsSmart TV's
    Games Consoles
    In-Car Entertainment system
    Streaming devices
    Home Cinema System
  16. 16What is a major problem with relying on cloud-based systems?Data Loss and Recovery
  17. 17What do we call the device that is requesting data from a server?Client
  18. 18What is Hardware?The physical components of an electric device that you can see and touch.
  19. 19What is Software?The programs, instructions, and data that tell a computer or other device what to do and how to do it
    you interact with software via hardware.
  20. 20List 3 components found in a digital device.CPU
    RAM
    SSD
    GPU
  21. 21What are 3 benefits of cloud-based file servers?24/7 access
    Centrally backed up
    Virus check in real time
    Ability to share files and work collaboratively
  22. 22What's a disadvantage of a DSLR camera?Usually very expensive
  23. 23What's a disadvantage of a compact camera?Mid range zoom
    Slower shutter speed
  24. 24What's a disadvantage of a smartphone camera?Slow shutter speed
    Unreliable Battery
  25. 25What's an advantage of a DSLR camera?High Level Zoom
    Good for professionals
    Fast shutter speed
  26. 26What's an advantage of a compact camera?Portable and lightweight
    Reasonably Priced
    Good for personal and semi-pro use
  27. 27What's an advantage of a smartphone camera?Easy portability
    Built in
  28. 28What is a disadvantage of navigation systems?Can be unreliable depending on location
    Unsuitable for bigger vehicles
  29. 29What is an advantage of navigation systems?Easy navigation
    Helpful for areas you don't know
  30. 30What is an Embedded system?It is a specialised computer system built into larger devices to perform specific tasks.
  31. 31What are 3 examples of Embedded systems?Washing machines
    Cars
    Smart TV's
  32. 32What does IoT stand for?Internet of Things
  33. 33What is the IoT?The IoT is a network of physical devices that use Embedded systems and Sensors to connect to the internet. collect data and communicate with each other.
  34. 34What is an Embedded system within a device?a small, dedicated computer designed to perform a specific function within a larger electronic device or machine,

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