WorksheetsRecognize Computing Devices
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 44mins
Match each image to its type of computing device.
PC
Server
Laptop
Hybrid laptop
Sort each advantage into:
desktop computer, server, or laptop
Easier to fix or upgrade internal components
Easier to keep from overheating
Has more processing power than all other computing devices
Has more storage than all other computing devices
Has an internal battery
Can be taken anywhere
All of the following are common features of mobile devices EXCEPT...
Touchscreen
No physical keyboard
Built-in camera
Detached monitor
Which of the following is an ADVANTAGE of a mobile device?
They have more storage space than other computing devices.
They can run large, demanding applications like Photoshop and Unity.
They have greater portability than most computing devices.
They allow for the greatest customization of internal components.
(a) are designed to be attached to your body. Examples include (b) and fitness trackers.
Match the type of computing device to its description.
A special kind of computer that specializes in playing video games
gaming console
A kind of technology that allows computer-created elements to be seen/heard in addition to real world sights and sounds.
Augmented reality (AR) device
A kind of computing device that allows the user to be immersed in a computer-created environment
Virtual reality (VR)
What is the BEST definition for the Internet of Things (IoT)?
A kind of computing device that allows computer-created images or sound to be overlayed on the real world
A network of wearable devices with a specialized operating system (OS)
A network of servers accessed over the Internet as well as software and databases that run on those servers
The network of physical objects that collect information and exchange information with other devices
The main difference between Internet-enabled devices and IoT devices is that (a) can't make decisions without humans whereas (b) can.
Which of the following would typically be operated by a touchscreen?
Select ALL that apply.
Hybrid laptop
Mobile device
Server
Desktop computer
Sara is at the grocery store. She can't remember if she needs to buy milk.
Which IoT device would be the MOST helpful in this situation?
Smart sprinklers
Smart TV
Smart refrigerator
Smart lightbulbs
Rowan wants a computing device that can run graphically demanding video games like Resident Evil Requiem and Alan Wake 2. He wants something that is budget-friendly and doesn't require a lot of work to set up and start playing.
Which of the following should he choose?
Gaming console
Desktop computer
Laptop
Server
Yosef wants a device that can be carried to and from school, can easily take notes, and can also run applications like Steam and Photoshop.
Which of the following should he choose?
Notebook
Notebook
Laptop
Laptop
Desktop computer
Desktop computer
Mobile device
Mobile device
