Questions and Answers
What types of computer systems are covered in Module 1.1?
Laptops, desktops, smartphones
Which type of computer system is more powerful but less easily fixable or upgradeable?
Desktops
How are portable computers different from desktop computers?
Portable computers are less modular than desktop computers
What are head-mounted displays primarily used for according to the text?
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What are entry-level computers known for within their category?
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What are drones also known as?
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Study Notes
- Module 1.1 covers the use of computers in everyday life, focusing on efficiency, accuracy, and reliability in communication and information sharing.
- Different types of computer systems include laptops, desktops, and smartphones, each with specific considerations for usage, size, hardware specs, and software requirements.
- Non-portable computers like desktops are more powerful but less easily fixable or upgradeable compared to portable devices like laptops and tablets.
- Entry-level computers are the cheapest within their category, with lower hardware specifications and usually home editions of software.
- Portable computers have an all-in-one design for easy transport and protection of components, while being less modular than desktop computers.
- Head-mounted displays are used for virtual reality (completely digital environment) and augmented reality (digital content overlay on the real world).
- Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, are aircraft devices used for various purposes like photography, surveillance, and even parcel delivery.
- Users are categorized as personal users (social networking, entertainment), Soho users (admin functions, accounting), power users (high-end hardware for gaming, video editing), and mobile users who rely on smartphones or tablets for various tasks.
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