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Personal Digital Devices
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- 1Name 3 output peripheral devices that can be connected to a laptop.Printer, Speaker, Moniter
- 2Name 3 Input peripheral devices that can be connected to a laptop.Scanner, Keyboard, Mouse
- 3Name 3 external storage devicesExternal Hard drive, Floppy disk, USB drive
- 4Name 2 Advantages of a trackerball.Ideal when there is little room on the desk, useful with laptops as the can be clipped on and sometimes come built into the laptop.
- 5Name 3 features of a Mobile PhoneMobile Internet Data, SMS, MMS
- 6Give 3 Advantages of a games console over a laptop.Cheaper, Compact (all in one unit), Can play on the couch (Don't have to be at a desk)
- 7Give 3 advantages of a laptop over a games console.Easier to upgrade, Can play more online multi-player games through the internet, Can play games online against other people with different brands of computer.
- 8Give 2 Disadvantages of a games console.Can't play against other people with different types of console, If one component breaks the whole unit has to be replaced.
- 9Give 2 Disadvantages of a laptop.Expensive, Difficult to play anywhere but a desk, especially if using a keyboard and mouse.
- 10What does GIS stand for?Geographical Information System
- 11What does GPS stand for?Global Positioning Service
- 12What is the difference between GIS and GPS?GPS only tells you where you are, GIS gives you the directions, calculates how long it will take, looks for traffic etc.
- 13Define the term GIS.GIS is a system which combines a geographical map, along with additional information, such as: Facilities in the Area
Buildings/Landmarks
Speed/Traffic Information
Optimal route when driving - 14Give 2 Benefits and 2 Drawbacks to GIS.Benefits: Fast access to info, No need to read maps.
Drawbacks: Requires a GPS signal, Signal issues in bad weather - 15Give 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages to GPS.Benefits: Included in some phones and cameras, Can find local facilities.
Drawbacks: Lose map reading skills, don't know where you are without it. - 16What can a PDA be used for?A Computer on the go
Web browsing
As a mobile phone
As a portable media player - 17What are Dedicated Computers?Computers that were designed to work in one particular situation.
- 18What is an Embedded system?A computer system that is inside a modern electronic device that is controlling it, for example a digital watch.
- 19Give one advantage of a net book over a computer.Smaller and easier to carry around.
- 20List three household items that are controlled by an embedded system.Microwaves, Washing Machines, Dishwashers
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- GCSE (Personal Digital Devices) ICT Fichas sobre Personal Digital Devices, creado por isabel.nemitz el 17/01/2014.
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