Types of computer system Worksheet

1. Describes the different types of computers that are available and what they are used for.

Types of computer Image Description What they are used for

Desktop PC A desktop computer is a computer On a desktop pc you can

that fits on or under a desk. They browse the internet and
utilize peripheral devices for also use it for
interaction, such as a keyboard and work,education and
learning purposes. This
mouse for input, and display devices
device cant be taken on the
like a monitor, projector, or television.
go because it need a power
Unlike a laptop, which is portable, supply and also a internet
desktop computers are generally connection
made to stay at one location.
Laptop A laptop, laptop computer, or On a laptop you can also
notebook computer is a small, browse the internet and
portable personal computer with a also use it for
screen and alphanumeric keyboard. work,education and
learning purposes. This
Today, laptops are used in a variety
device can be take on the
of settings, such as at work, in
go as long as you bring the
education, for playing games, web charger with it in case it
browsing, for personal multimedia, runs out of battery and also
and general home computer use. needs an internet
connection
Notebook Notebook laptops, on the other hand, On a notebook you can
are generally manufactured to be browse the internet on it
sleeker, smaller computers with and use it for your own
screen sizes of 15-inches or less. personal needs such as
work,education and lots of
Typically weighing less than 5 lbs and
other stuff. You can bring
measuring less than 3 inches thick,
the notebook on the go, as
notebooks keep their supreme long as you bring the
lightweight portability advantage over charger and also have an
laptops internet connection where
you are.

PDA A personal digital assistant, also A PDA is like a old alexa or

known as a handheld PC, is a variety google assistant, but the
of mobile devices which functions as PDA can do all the thing
a personal information manager. ... that the new version and
model can do these day
Most PDAs can access the Internet,
such as, control the
intranets or extranets via Wi-Fi or
heating,light,cars and play
Wireless WANs. Sometimes, instead your favorite music.
of buttons, PDAs employ touchscreen
technology.
Smart phone A smartphone is a handheld A smart phone can brose
electronic device that provides a the internet, as long as
connection to a cellular network. there is a internet
Smartphones allow people to make connection such as, WIFI or
mobile data that is provide
phone calls, send text messages, and
by your phone network
access the Internet.
company. A smart phone is
one of the best deveis that
 has ever been made,
because you can do
anything on it

Games consoles A video game console is a A games console is a

specialized computer system system that can be used for
designed for interactive video entertainment at home or
gameplay and display. A video game even sometimes on the go,
with an internet connection
console functions like a PC and is
needed always. A games
built with the same essential
console is a brilliant way to
components, including a central kill time when you have a
processing unit , graphics processing lot of free time on your
unit and random access memory . hands.

Tablet A tablet is a wireless, portable A tablet can be used for

personal computer with a touchscreen browsing the internet and
interface. The tablet form factor is also doing some work. A
typically smaller than a notebook tablet can also be used for
playing video games and
computer, but larger than a
watching video/movies.
smartphone Today, the most common
type of tablet is the slate style, like
Apple's iPad, Microsoft's Surface or
Amazon's Kindle Fire.
server A server is a computer that provides A server can be used for
data to other computers. It may serve storing lots of people
data to systems on a local area around data, but if these
network or a wide area network over break down the data won't
be lost it will just take a
the Internet. Many types of servers
 exist, including web servers, mail long time to get it running
servers, and file servers. Each type back up again.
runs software specific to the purpose
of the server.
Embedded devices A touch-screen is a computer screen A touch screen device in a
(inside phones, that allows the user to give car can be very useful
domestic because, say if you were
commands to the computer by
appliances, cars) driving and you were
touching parts of the screen rather
receiving a call you can
than by using the keyboard or mouse.
answer it on the screen
without looking at your
phone.

Search the Internet to describe the special properties of a supercomputer.

Faster processing speeds, extra memory, and super-sized storage capacity are what make supercomputers the tools of choice for
many researchers. The devices we keep at home and in our pockets are pretty advanced compared to the technology of the past,
but they can't hold a candle to the raw power of a supercomputer

Name four uses of a supercomputer.

1. testing mathematical models 3.climate research

2. weather forecasting 4. Oil or gas exploration