Chapter 3 Notes Pt. 1 Flashcards
______- a thin, lightweight mobile computer that has a touch screen
tablet
What are the 2 types of tablets?
1) slate tablet
2) convertible tablet
What are the 3 types of servers?
1) rack server
2) blade server
3) tower server
a _________ is a type of server
mainframe
a mainframe is a type of ______
server
most retails use a _____ ________ to record purchases, process or debit cards, and update inventory
POS terminal
What is an example of a POS terminal?
self-check out
a computer device, usually with limited processing power, that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server, or host computer
terminal
What are the different types of terminals?
1) ATM (automated teller machine)
2) self-service kiosk
a self-service banking terminal that connects to a host computer through a network
ATM (automated teller machine)
A _____-_______ _____ is a free-standing terminal that usually has a touch screen user interaction
self-service kiosk
What are the different types of kiosk?
1) financial kiosk
2) photo kiosk
3) ticket kiosk
4) vending kiosk
5) visitor kiosk
a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product
embedded computer
What are the different types of embedded computers?
1) consumer electronics
2) home automation devicees
3) automobiles
4) process controllers and robotics
5) computer devices and office machines
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
fits on a desk
personal computers (desktop)
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
usuallly 1 connected user, can be more if networked
personal computers (desktop)
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
costs several hundered to several thousand dollars
personal computers (desktop)
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
fits on your lap in your hand
mobile computers & mobile devices
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
usually one connected user
mobile computers & mobile devices
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
costs less than a hundred dollars to several thousand dollars
mobile computers & mobile devices
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
small box or handheld device
game consoles
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
one to several connected user
game consoles
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
costs several hundred dollars or less
game consoles
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
small cabinet to room full of equipment
servers
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
2 to thousands of connected users
servers
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
costs several hundred to several million dollars
servers
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
full room of equipment
supercomputers
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
hundred to thousands of connected users
supercomputers
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
costs half a million to several billion dollars
supercomputers
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
miniature
embedded computers
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
usuallly one connected user
embedded computers
Which type of computer or mobile device is this:
costs embedded in the price of the product
embedded computers