Various Computing Devices

Question 1

What’s a Workstation? Provide an example and where it would be found.

Answer 1

• Is a powerful and fast machine that is able to execute various applications, work and tasks.
• Used by a user at their place of work.

Question 1

What is a Laptop? Difference between Laptop and Workstation.

Answer 1

Is a small portable computing device that is like a workstation but less powerful. And has peripherals integrated.

Question 2

What is a Server? What functions can be included in a server?

Answer 2

• Is a powerful computer that is designed to manage and process data within a network, can service multiple users or devices simultaneously and handle massive workloads.
• Can be used as an Email Server, Web server, Database Server, Print Server.

Question 3

What is a RAID? What good is it in a server?

Answer 3

• RAID is the combination of HDD’s or SSD’s into a single storage device, that store replicas of data and information in an array to manage fault tolerance.
• If one storage device or array is down, an array on another will make it accessible to users over the network.

Question 4

What’s the difference between a smartphone and tablet?

Answer 4

• Smartphone is a handheld computing device that carries out normal computing functions and enables communications with other users.
• Tablet is a portable computing device that utilises touch screen technology and mobile OS.

Question 5

What is an IOT device? Provide a few examples.

Answer 5

• Is a smart device with sensors, software and hardware components that connect to a network for a specific function.
• Fridges, Thermostats.

Question 6

What are OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers)?

Answer 6

• Companies that manufacturer components which are sold to another company to be rebranded or integrated into a final product.