Flashcards
Computer Systems
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- 1Name the 5 different types of Computer Systems1. Desktop
2. Laptop
3. Netbook
4. Tablet
5. Smart Phones - 2What is a Desktop?- A large screen designed to stay in one position (on top of a desk)
- Must be plugged in to a power source at all times
- Extra equipment needed (mouse, keyboard) - 3Name some advantages of a Desktop- Large, practical screen perfect for multitasking
- Strong, sturdy and long lasting
- Great for networking - 4Name some disadvantages of a Desktop- Heavy and hard to move
- Needs to be plugged in
- Easily hacked
- Have to buy a lot of expensive equipment for it EG. mouse - 5What is a Laptop?- Small, compact version of a Desktop
- Has it's own battery so it doesn't need to be constantly plugged in
- Does not need any extra equipment - 6Name some advantages of a Laptop- Easily portable
- Long battery life
- Light weight
- Everything attached (no extra equipment needed)
- Can fit into most bags - 7Name some disadvantages of a Laptop- Easily breakable
- Battery life decreases over time
- Smaller screen makes multitasking harder - 8What is a Netbook?- Smaller version of the Laptop
- Even more compact and easily portable
- Everything is attached, no extra equipment is needed - 9Name some advantages of a Netbook- Compact and Lightweight
- Smaller enough to fit into most bags
- Long battery life
- Easily portable - 10Name some disadvantages of a Netbook- Low hard drive space
- Don't usually have a CD drive
- Doesn't usually come with a Windows operating system
- Main use is for internet based applications - 11What is a Tablet?- Like a Netbook but with out a keyboard
- Touchscreen
- In-built keyboard
- Your finger is the mouse - 12Name some advantages of a Tablet- Easily fits into any bag
- Perfect for on-the-go research
- Easy touch screen
- Less equipment to carry around - 13Name some disadvantages of a Tablet- Can become dirty with finger marks
- Breaks easily
- May be unresponsive at times
- Doesn't run as many programmes as a Laptop or Desktop - 14What is a Smart Phone?- Performs similar functions as a Laptop or Desktop
- Touch- screen interface
- Internet access
- Available to download thousands of different applications - 15Name some advantages of a Smart Phone- Small and compact
- Can make calls to other Smart Phone holders
- Extremely small and compact
- Can fit in your pocket
- Can run several applications at one time - 16Name some disadvantages of a Smart Phone- Can break easily
- May not be able to handle some of the high-tech stuff like a Desktop
- Performance can decrease
- Small screen may not be adequate for some
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- GCSE ICT Flashcards on Computer Systems , created by AKaur on 23/04/2015.
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