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WorksheetsG8 W 1 IGCSE 0417 Types of computer
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is one advantage of desktop computers over laptop computers?
Lower costs for spare parts and connections
More portable and lightweight
Faster processor for a given price
Easier to carry around
Why are desktop computers easier and less expensive to upgrade or expand?
Because they are more portable
Because they have a smaller casing
Because they use wireless internet connectivity
Because spare parts and connections tend to be standardised
What is another reason why desktop computers tend to have better specifications for a given price?
They have more space for cooling systems
They are easier to upgrade
They have better battery life
They are more energy efficient
Why is power consumption not critical for desktop computers?
Because they usually plug straight into a wall socket
Because they are more portable
Because they use wireless internet connectivity
Because they have a smaller casing
Why is there less likelihood of desktop computers being damaged or stolen?
Because they are more portable
Because they are usually fixed in one location
Because they use wireless internet connectivity
Because they have a smaller casing
What is one advantage of internet access on a desktop computer?
Faster processor for a given price
Easier to carry around
More portable and lightweight
More stable internet access with wired connection
Why do laptop computers usually use wireless internet connectivity?
Because they are more portable
Because they are usually fixed in one location
Because they usually plug straight into a wall socket
Because they have a smaller casing
What is one disadvantage of internet access on a laptop computer?
More stable internet access with wired connection
More portable and lightweight
Variable data transfer rate with wireless connectivity
Faster processor for a given price
Why do students Maya, Abigail, and Aiden prefer using Laptop computers for their school projects?
Because they use wireless internet connectivity
Because they have a smaller casing
Because they are more portable
Because they usually plug straight into a wall socket
What is one reason why spare parts and connections tend to be standardised for desktop computers?
To increase costs
To make them more portable
To decrease costs
To make them easier to upgrade
Why are desktop computers usually fixed in one location?
To have a variable data transfer rate
To increase power consumption
To decrease the likelihood of being damaged or stolen
To make them more portable
What is one reason why power consumption is not critical for desktop computers?
To decrease the likelihood of being damaged or stolen
To have a variable data transfer rate
Because they usually plug straight into a wall socket
To make them more portable
Why do laptop computers have a smaller casing?
To make them more portable
To have a better dissipation of heat build-up
To increase power consumption
To make them easier to upgrade
What is one reason why internet access can be more stable on a desktop computer?
Because they are more portable
Because they use wireless internet connectivity
Because they have a smaller casing
Because they usually plug straight into a wall socket
Why do laptop computers have a variable data transfer rate?
Because they have a smaller casing
Because they use wireless internet connectivity
Because they usually plug straight into a wall socket
Because they are usually fixed in one location
