Digital Devices Flashcards
What is a Digital device
A electronic device that used digital data instead of analogue data
Name all the types of Digital devices
Multi-functional device Personal computers Mobile devices Servers Entertainment system Digital camera Navigation system Communication device Data capture and collection system
Define what a Multi-functional device is
A device that can perform multiple functions, such as input and output data.
Define what a Personal computer is
They’re a small inexpensive computer for use by users.
Define what a Mobile device is
A device that is made with portability in mind to give people computer and internet access whilst on the go
Define what a Server is
They are a type of computer that is very powerful and provide services to other computers connected to a network
Define what a Entertainment system is
This is a type of device that can be used for watching film, listening to music and play video games.
Define what a Digital camera is
They capture images and video digitally using an image sensor
Define what a Navigation system is
A device that uses a GPS receiver to locate the users position on a digital map
Define what a Communication device is
A device that can send and receive analogue or digital data to and from another device
Define what a Data capture is
A device that collects and inputs data through automated systems rather than direct data entry.
An example of a Multi-functional device
Printer
An example of a Personal computer
Desktops and laptops
An example of a Mobile device
Mobile phone
An example of a Server
Mail server - provides access to email
