Topic 1 - Digital Devices 1 Flashcards
What is a Digital Device?
A digital device is an electronic device that uses digital data (such as 1s and 0s).
As opposed to analogue data (such as a sound wave)
What is a Multifunctional device?
Multifunctional devices can perform multiple function, such as inputting and outputting data
Identify an example of a multifunctional device and what does what does it do?
Example
Touch screen
Explanation
It allows an output of an image while allowing the user to input data by pressing the screen or a multifunctional
What are force feedback game controllers?
Force feedback game controllers are multifunctional devices - they can input data and output vibration.
What is a personal computer?
Personal computers are small and inexpensive computers used by individual users
Give two examples of personal computers and what do they have?
Example
Desktops and Laptops
Are more portable and have a built-in battery screen and keyboards
What is a server?
A server is a powerful computer that provides services to other computers connected to a network
Provide 2 examples of Mobile Devices and What they are made of
Examples
Smartphones and tablets
which are made with portability in mind to give people computer and internet access while on the go
What do web servers store?
Web servers store web pages and online content, and serve data to users over the internet
Example of another server and what does it provide?
Example 2
Mail server
Identify an example of a multifunctional device and what does what does it do?
Example
Touch screen
Explanation
It allows an output of an image while allowing the user to input data by pressing the screen or a multifunctional
What is a personal computer?
Personal computers are small and inexpensive computers for the use for individual users.
Give two examples of personal computers and what do they do?
Example
Desktops and Laptops
Are more portable and have a built-in battery screen and keyboard
Provide two mobile devices and state what they are made with?
2 Examples
Smartphones and tablets
Which are made with portability in mind to give people computer and internet access while on the go
What is a server?
A server is a powerful computer that provides services to another compute which are connected to a network