1.2 Computer Components

Question 1

Advantages and disadvantages of a Computer

Answer 1

Bulky, not portable but has upgradable components. Uses include :
Internet, Videos, Music, Work, games

Question 2

Advantages and disadvantages of a Desktop

Answer 2

Versatile as you can carry out a range of activities. Uses include :
Internet, Videos, Music, Work, Video games

Question 3

Advantages and disadvantages of a Laptop / Tablet

Answer 3

Portable, Fold back, Screen size restricted, loss or theft more likely. Uses Include :
Internet, Videos, Music, Work, Games

Question 4

Advantages and disadvantages of a Smartphone

Answer 4

Variety of uses but negatively affects social interaction, reducing spatial awareness and can easily get lost or stolen. Uses include :
Email, Social media, Video. Music, Text, Phone, Games

Question 5

Advantages and disadvantages of an Embedded System

Answer 5

Smaller computer system installed within large device that do one job and are costly to fix. Uses include :
Washing machines, traffic lights, cars

Question 6

Advantages and disadvantages of a Mainframe

Answer 6

Huge and very powerful computers, processing large quantities of data while being reliable, very expensive, run and operated by massive co-operations for mass data collection. Uses include :
Organisations like Banks, Airlines

Question 7

Quantum Computers

Answer 7

Still in development stages working with quantum bits not limited to just two states ( 0 or 1 ) meaning they will be millions times faster than our modern computers we have today. Uses will include :
Unthinkable amounts of data storage and processing