1.3 types of computer system Flashcards
(5 cards)
desktop systems / servers
the computer can be either made up of:
- individual components, such as screen, mouse, keyboard, case containing the motherboard, CPU, power supply, hard drives, optical drives and connectors and expansion cards
- a single screen and case which incorporates the motherboard and everything else. These all in one PC reduce the space required to house the computer and the need for so many cables. Also more easily moved
tablet/hybrid
it can be used in a variety of locations.
components found in an all in one PC are found in a laptop or tablet, but in the case of the laptop the mouse function is replaced by a touch pad and keyboard combined
many modern laptops can fold back, effectively turning them into a tablet
loss or theft is easier and screen size is smaller
smartphones
they can run applications, send and receive emails, take photos and videos, acts as gps.
they can hinder human interaction and reduce spatial awareness when being used
a unlocked phone left alone can allow anyone access to your’e private life
the security malware software is not as strong as that of PCs
embedded system/ internet of things
An embedded system is a small computer that forms part of a larger system, device or machine.
Its purpose is to control the device and to allow a user to interact with it.
They tend to have one, or a limited number of tasks that they can perform.
mainframe and quantum computers
they are machines that are designed to solve scientific and engineering problems that need complex calculations