Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Desktop Computer

What is a desktop computer designed for?

• Staying in a single location

• Mobility

• Being used outdoors

• Being used on the go

Which of the following is an example of a desktop computer?

• Chromebook

• Surface Pro

• iMac

• MacBook Pro

Why must desktop computers remain connected to a wall outlet?

• To increase mobility

• To save energy

• To power the internal battery

• To function properly

What was the term 'desktop computer' used for in the early age of computers?

• To differentiate between laptops and tablets

• To differentiate between personal PCs and larger computers

• To describe supercomputers

• To describe mainframes

Which type of personal computer has surpassed desktop PCs in sales in recent years?

• Tablets

• Laptops

• Smartphones

• Mainframes

What is the most popular choice for business workstations and family computers?

• Laptops

• Tablets

• Desktop computers

• Smartphones

What trend is likely to continue due to the rise in mobile computing?

• Decrease in smartphone sales

• Increase in tablet sales

• Increase in desktop PC sales

• Decrease in laptop sales

What was the only type of personal computer available in the early age of computers?

• Smartphones

• Laptops

• Desktop computers

• Tablets

What type of computer cannot be powered from an internal battery?

• Laptop

• Desktop computer

• Tablet

• Smartphone

Which type of computer is designed to stay in a single location?

• Laptop

• Desktop computer

• Tablet

• Smartphone