Types of computer systems

Question 1

Desktop

Answer 1

Often used in enterprise and gaming such as dell or Lenovo. Its very powerful with a wide range of features but isn’t portable and requires a lot of space

Question 2

Server

Answer 2

Provides resources, data, services or programs to other computers known as clients over a network. Its easy to manage with high security but is expensive and difficult to maintain e.g. web or file server

Question 3

Tablet/hybrid

Answer 3

Used as a portable device to store information and used for entertainment. It is very portable and small in weight and size but is expensive and low in versatility e.g. MacBook

Question 4

Smartphone

Answer 4

Used as a portable device to store info and for entertainment. Easy to communicate with others and good for emergency’s but is expensive and very easy to hack e.g. iPhone

Question 5

Embedded systems

Answer 5

Computers used for a specific and detailed purpose. Can be highly reliable and portable but cant be upgraded and has hardware limitations e.g. microwaves

Question 6

Mainframe

Answer 6

Used to store large amounts of information with high processing power. It also lasts a long time but is expensive and takes up a lot of space e.g. system z10

Question 7

Quantum

Answer 7

Used to simulate complex equations which can be used to make new things. It has high processing power and is very fast and effective but has high error rates and is expensive. Only uses 1s and 0s