Computers In Everday Lives Flashcards

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Why do we use computers

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Efficiency, accuracy and reliability

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Why do we use computers

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Efficiency, accuracy and reliability

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How are computers efficient

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  • Save time as they work faster than people
  • Reduce the amount of labour involved
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How are computer reliant

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They do tasks accurately without getting tired or bored

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What does computers ability to communicate provide us with

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  • Eliminate time and distance
  • Share information in many ways globally
  • Save on costs
  • Interact socially
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What factors should you look at when comparing computers

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  • How powerful they are
  • What they are used for
  • Their size and mobility
  • The software they use
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What are non portable computers

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They are not intended to be carried around. They consist of a system unit, screen, mouse and keyboard

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What is a server?

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A powerful computer used to provide resources and services to all the computers that are linked together in a network

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What is an entry-level computer

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The cheapest models in the range with low hardware specifications

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What are portable computers

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Uses traditional operating system and hardware that is designed for portability

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What is a laptop

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A machine with a screen size larger than 12” or 13”

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What is a tablet

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A portable computer that has a touch or pen-sensitive screen

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What is a hybrid computer

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Laptops with a reversible screen and normal keyboard. They are known as convertibles.

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What do personal users use their computer for

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  • Internet banking
  • Social networking
  • Entertainment
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What do SOHO users use their computer for

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  • Accounting or billing
  • Planning and scheduling
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16
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What do power users use their computer for

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Gamers or architects

17
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What do mobile users use their computer for

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  • Browsing internet
  • Playing games
  • Reading books
18
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Define convergence

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The trend where separate technologies and functions that required different devices in the past are combined into one device that has some of the functionality of the separate devices

19
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What are examples of convergence

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Smartphone and tablets

20
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Advantages of convergence

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  • Cheaper to purchase one device
  • Easier to carry one device
21
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Disadvantages of convergence

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  • Functionality is lost if device fails
  • Shorter battery life
  • High hardware demand