WorksheetsTYPES AND USES OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 19mins
What are the different types of computer?
(a)
Is a type of computer that can perform all of its output , processing output, and storage activities by itself
personal computers
game console
servers
minicomputers
supercomputers
Is a device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games.
personal computers
game console
servers
minicomputers
supercomputers
Control access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network and provide centralize area for programs, data, and information
personal computers
game console
servers
minicomputers
supercomputers
Are multi-user system that can handle computing needs of a smaller corporation. Many people use them simultaneously by means of remote terminals or personal computers
game console
servers
minicomputers
supercomputers
mainframes
Are large expensive powerful computers that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously
game console
servers
minicomputers
supercomputers
mainframes
Are capable of processing more than 100 trillion instructions per second
game console
servers
minicomputers
supercomputers
mainframes
Are special purpose computers that function as a component in a larger product.
embedded computers
mainframes
supercomputers
minicomputers
servers
Two kinds of personal computers
(a)
Is designed in a way that the system unit, input devices, output devices and any other devices fit entirely on a desk table
desktop computer
laptop
mobile computer
mobile devices
Also known as a notebook, is a personal computer design for mobile use and small enough to sit on one's lap
desktop computer
laptop
mobile computer
mobile devices
Is a personal computer that you can carry from one place to another. It is a portable device small enough to hold in your hand
desktop computer
laptop
mobile computer
mobile devices
Are small enough to carry in a pocket which usually stores programs and date permanently in its memory inside the system unit or on s mall storage media such as memory cards
desktop computer
laptop
mobile computer
mobile devices
Resembles a letter-sized slate. This is a special type of notebook computer that allows you to write or draw on the screen using a digital pen
tablet pc
desktop computer
laptop
mobile computer
Types of mobile devices
(a)
PDA is also known as
(a)
Handheld computer sometimes referred as UPC stands for______ or _______
(a)
Sometimes referred to as an Ultra Personal Computer. It is a computer that is small enough to fit in one hand.
handheld computer
PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)
smart phone
____________provides personal organizer functions such as a calendar, an appointment book, and address book, a calculator and a notepad
handheld computer
PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)
smart phone
Offers the convenience of one-handed operation. It is an internet enabled telephone that usually provides PDA capabilities
handheld computer
PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)
smart phone
A variety of everyday products contain embedded computers such as
(a)
What are the different uses of computers?
(a)
The following are ways on how school, teachers and pupils can benefit by using computers
(a)
The following are the uses of computer to business
(a)
MRI is also known as
(a)
It is used to examine the internal organs of the human body, before performing surgery
(a)
