1.3 - Types of Computer Systems Flashcards
What are the computer system types?
Desktop, tablet, laptop, smartphone, embedded systems, quantum, mainframe
What are tablet/phone uses?
Second screen for a PC, eReader, remote control
What are the benefits of tablets?
Less weight than a laptop, smaller in size, portable, long battery life
What are the disadvantages of tablets?
Touchscreen typing not as quick/accurate, screen size smaller than a laptop, does not come with optical drives (CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray)
What are desktop/server uses?
Email management, document editing, multimedia consumption
What are the benefits of desktops?
Higher specs at a cheaper price, higher resolution, great for graphic designers and office jobs, versatile
What are the disadvantages of desktops?
Bulky - can’t move them, high power usage
What are embedded system uses?
Small computer system installed within a larger device e.g. washing machine, traffic light, car
What are the benefits of embedded systems?
Low power consumption, performs a specific task, cheap
What are the disadvantages of embedded systems?
Hardware limitations, limited memory, power supply reliability - less durable
What are mainframe uses?
High performance computer used for large-scale purposes: scientific engineering problems, complex calculations, weather forecasting/scientific simulations, banks/airlines
What are the benefits of mainframes?
Process large amounts of data, reliable and secure - large backup capabilities, high processing power
What are the disadvantages of mainframes?
Very expensive - only used by organizations that need to process large amounts of data quickly
What are quantum uses?
Experimental and in development, improve research + development - drug discovery, useful for global challenges e.g. renewable energy, AI, solve complex problems by using quantum physics
What are the benefits of quantum systems?
Improve efficiency - can process large data sets, solve complex problems faster
What are the disadvantages of quantum systems?
Limited accessibility to public, navigate challenges in internet security, require extremely low temps to be used due to qubits
