What Kind of Computer Do I Need? Quiz & Types of Computers

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Which device is described as separate monitor, keyboard, case, and mouse?

Smartphone

Tablet

Laptop

Desktop (correct)

Which device is characterized by being lightweight and portable but may require carrying an adapter?

Laptop (correct)

Smartphone

Desktop

Tablet

Which device is noted for its small screen, virtual keyboard, and being easy to lose or have stolen?

Smartphone (correct)

Tablet

Laptop

Desktop

Which device is described as having limited memory and processing power but being very fast to switch on?

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Which device is small enough to fit in a pocket and can connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks?

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Which device is worn on the wrist and is good for monitoring health/fitness?

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Which device is suitable for a hi-tech new restaurant where customers can view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

Which device is ideal for recording stock, communicating with suppliers, and emailing customers in an office environment?

Desktop Signup and view all the answers

Which device should the wealthy but overweight chef use to monitor her new fitness program?

Smartwatch Signup and view all the answers

Which device is best for a restaurant manager who needs to use spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email both at home and at the restaurant?

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Which device should the government use to input and check the restaurant's tax records, as well as calculate the amount of tax owed?

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Which device is best suited for a hi-tech new restaurant where customers can view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table?

Desktop Signup and view all the answers

Which device should a wealthy but overweight chef use to monitor her new fitness program?

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What type of device is characterized by being lightweight and portable but may require carrying an adapter?

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Which device is described as having limited memory and processing power but being very fast to switch on?

Smartphone Signup and view all the answers

Which device should the government use to input and check the restaurant's tax records, as well as calculate the amount of tax owed?

Mainframe Signup and view all the answers

Which device is described as separate monitor, keyboard, case, and mouse?

Desktop Signup and view all the answers

Which device is best suited for a hi-tech new restaurant where customers can view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

Which device should the wealthy but overweight chef use to monitor her new fitness program?

Smartphone Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is characterized by being lightweight and portable but may require carrying an adapter?

Laptop Signup and view all the answers

Which device should a customer use in a hi-tech new restaurant to view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

Which device is most suitable for a wealthy but overweight chef to monitor her new fitness program?

Smartwatch Signup and view all the answers

Which device is characterized by separate monitor, keyboard, case, and mouse?

Desktop Signup and view all the answers

Which device is described as having limited memory and processing power but being very fast to switch on?

Mainframe Signup and view all the answers

Which device is best suited for recording stock, communicating with suppliers, and emailing customers in an office environment?

Desktop Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is characterized by being lightweight and portable but may require carrying an adapter?

Laptop Signup and view all the answers

Which device is ideal for a restaurant manager who needs to use spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email both at home and at the restaurant?

Laptop Signup and view all the answers

Which device should the government use to input and check the restaurant's tax records, as well as calculate the amount of tax owed?

Mainframe Signup and view all the answers

Which device is characterized by separate monitor, keyboard, case, and mouse?

Desktop Signup and view all the answers

Which device is described as having limited memory and processing power but being very fast to switch on?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

Which device is small enough to fit in a pocket and can connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks?

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Which device is ideal for a restaurant manager who needs to use spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email both at home and at the restaurant?

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Which device is characterized by in-built computer, small enough to fit in a pocket, and can connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks?

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Which device is described as a mini computer worn on the wrist and is good for monitoring health/fitness?

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Which device should a hi-tech new restaurant use to enable customers to view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

Which device would be most suitable for a wealthy but overweight chef to monitor her new fitness program?

Smartwatch Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is characterized by separate monitor, keyboard, case, and mouse?

Desktop Signup and view all the answers

Which device would be best for a restaurant manager who needs to use spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email both at home and at the restaurant?

Laptop Signup and view all the answers

Which device should the government use to input and check the restaurant's tax records, as well as calculate the amount of tax owed?

Mainframe Signup and view all the answers

Which device would a customer use in a hi-tech new restaurant to view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

Which device is suitable for recording stock, communicating with suppliers, and emailing customers in an office environment?

Desktop Signup and view all the answers

Which device is characterized by being lightweight and portable but may require carrying an adapter?

Laptop Signup and view all the answers

Which device is noted for its small screen, virtual keyboard, and being easy to lose or have stolen?

Smartphone Signup and view all the answers

Which device should the government use to input and check the restaurant's tax records, as well as calculate the amount of tax owed?

Mainframe Signup and view all the answers

Tablets are more convenient for typing and using a pointing device than laptops.

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Smartphones have less memory and processing power compared to laptops.

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Laptops are more convenient to use than desktops.

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Tablets have limited memory and processing power compared to laptops.

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Smartwatches are more convenient to access than smartphones.

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Tablets are not suitable for office use.

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Smartphones have less memory and processing power compared to smartwatches.

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Laptops are ideal for a restaurant manager who works both at home and at the restaurant.

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Mainframe computers are typically used by individuals for personal tasks.

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Desktop computers are the best choice for recording stock, communicating with suppliers, and emailing customers in an office environment.

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Smartwatches are less comfortable than regular watches.

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Tablets are ideal for a hi-tech new restaurant where customers can view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table.

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Smartphones are small enough to fit in a pocket and can connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks.

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Mainframe computers are suitable for inputting and checking tax records, as well as calculating the amount of tax owed.

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Desktop computers are small enough to fit in a pocket and can connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks.

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Laptops are not suitable for recording stock, communicating with suppliers, and emailing customers in an office environment.

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Which device is characterized by separate monitor, keyboard, case, and mouse?

Desktop Signup and view all the answers

Which device is small enough to fit in a pocket and can connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks?

Smartphone Signup and view all the answers

Which device is ideal for a restaurant manager who needs to use spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email both at home and at the restaurant?

Laptop Signup and view all the answers

Which device is characterized by limited memory and processing power but is very fast to switch on?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is a smartphone?

A phone with an in-built computer Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of a smartwatch?

Convenient to access and good for monitoring health/fitness Signup and view all the answers

Which device is most suitable for a hi-tech new restaurant where customers can view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is ideal for recording stock, communicating with suppliers, and emailing customers in an office environment?

Desktop Signup and view all the answers

What type of device should a wealthy but overweight chef use to monitor her new fitness program?

Smartwatch Signup and view all the answers

What type of device should a restaurant manager use to work with spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email both at home and at the restaurant?

Laptop Signup and view all the answers

What type of device should the government use to input and check the restaurant's tax records, as well as calculate the amount of tax owed?

Mainframe Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of a tablet for a hi-tech new restaurant?

Customers can view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table Signup and view all the answers

What are the disadvantages of a smartphone?

Small screen and virtual keyboard, less memory and processing power, easy to lose or have stolen Signup and view all the answers

What are the disadvantages of a smartwatch?

Less comfortable than a regular watch, expensive for their features Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is suitable for a hi-tech new restaurant where customers can view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is best for a restaurant manager who needs to use spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email both at home and at the restaurant?

Laptop Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of a desktop computer?

Easy to customise and upgrade, better specifications for the price, convenient to use keyboard and mouse Signup and view all the answers

What are the disadvantages of a smartphone?

Small screen and virtual keyboard, less memory and processing power, not all applications and websites work well, easy to lose or have stolen Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a tablet?

Advantages: Very lightweight and portable, fast to switch on, easy to use, long battery life. Disadvantages: Limited memory and processing power, inconvenient to type and use touch screen, some software not available or doesn’t work Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a laptop?

Advantages: Single unit with all components, lightweight, portable, low power, low heat, built-in Wifi. Disadvantages: User may need to carry an adapter, more expensive for same specifications, less convenient to type, use pointing device, easier to steal Signup and view all the answers

Which device would be most suitable for a hi-tech new restaurant where customers can view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

In the office, they want a cheap, durable device to record stock, communicate with suppliers, and email customers. Which device should they use?

Desktop Signup and view all the answers

What type of device should the government use to input and check the restaurant's tax records, as well as calculate the amount of tax owed?

Mainframe Signup and view all the answers

Which device should a wealthy but overweight chef use to monitor her new fitness program?

Smartwatch Signup and view all the answers

What device should the restaurant manager use to work with spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email both at home and at the restaurant?

Laptop Signup and view all the answers

What device would a hi-tech new restaurant use so customers can view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

Which device is suitable for monitoring health and fitness, but may be less comfortable than a regular watch?

Smartwatch Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is noted for being small enough to fit in a pocket and connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks?

Smartphone Signup and view all the answers

Which device is most suitable for recording stock, communicating with suppliers, and emailing customers in an office environment?

Desktop Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is characterized by having an in-built computer, small enough to fit in a pocket, and the ability to connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks?

Smartphone Signup and view all the answers

Which device should the government use to input and check the restaurant's tax records, as well as calculate the amount of tax owed?

Mainframe Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is suitable for a hi-tech new restaurant where customers can view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

Desktop computers are the best choice for recording stock, communicating with suppliers, and emailing customers in an office environment

True Signup and view all the answers

Laptops are ideal for a restaurant manager who needs to use spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email both at home and at the restaurant

True Signup and view all the answers

Smartphones are small enough to fit in a pocket and can connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks

True Signup and view all the answers

Tablets are ideal for a hi-tech new restaurant where customers can view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table

True Signup and view all the answers

Smartwatches are less comfortable than a regular ______

watch Signup and view all the answers

In the office, they want a cheap, durable device to record stock, communicate with suppliers, email customers. They should use a ______

desktop Signup and view all the answers

Long hours have made the chef wealthy but fat. She needs a device to monitor her new fitness program. She should use a ______

smartwatch Signup and view all the answers

The restaurant manager works both at home and at the restaurant. They need to use spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email. They should use a ______

laptop Signup and view all the answers

The restaurant's tax records are sent to the government to be inputted to a computer where they are checked and stored. The amount of tax owed is calculated. The government should use a ______

mainframe Signup and view all the answers

A hi-tech new restaurant wants a device so customers can view pictures of the food and place their own orders at their table. They should use a ______

tablet Signup and view all the answers

______ computers are characterized by separate monitor, keyboard, case, and mouse

Desktop Signup and view all the answers

______ is noted for its small screen, virtual keyboard, and being easy to lose or have stolen

Laptop Signup and view all the answers

______ have limited memory and processing power but are very fast to switch on

Tablets Signup and view all the answers

______ are small enough to fit in a pocket and can connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks

Smartphones Signup and view all the answers

Smartwatch is a mini computer worn on the wrist

True Signup and view all the answers

A smartphone is a phone with an in-built computer

True Signup and view all the answers

A tablet is the best choice for a hi-tech new restaurant where customers can view pictures of the food and place their orders at their table

True Signup and view all the answers

A desktop is the best choice for recording stock, communicating with suppliers, and emailing customers in an office environment

True Signup and view all the answers

A smartwatch is good for monitoring health/fitness

True Signup and view all the answers

A laptop is ideal for a restaurant manager who needs to use spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email both at home and at the restaurant

True Signup and view all the answers

A mainframe is suitable for inputting and checking tax records, as well as calculating the amount of tax owed

True Signup and view all the answers

A smartphone is small enough to fit in a pocket and can connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks

True Signup and view all the answers

A smartwatch is similar to a smartphone

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A tablet has a small screen and virtual keyboard

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A smartphone has a huge variety of apps

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A desktop is a cheap, durable device to record stock, communicate with suppliers, and email customers

True Signup and view all the answers

Match the following devices with their characteristics:

Desktop = Separate monitor, keyboard, case, mouse Laptop = Single unit with all components Tablet = Small portable computer Smartphone = A phone with an in-built computer Signup and view all the answers

Match the following devices with their advantages and disadvantages:

Desktop = + Easy to customise and upgrade <ul> <li>Not very portable Laptop = + Lightweight, portable</li> <li>User may need to carry an adapter Tablet = + Very lightweight and portable</li> <li>Limited memory and processing power Smartphone = + Small enough to fit in a pocket</li> <li>Small screen and virtual keyboard</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following learning objectives with their corresponding devices:

Identify different internal and external hardware devices = Tablet Explain different types of computer software = Smartphone Signup and view all the answers

Match the following uses with the most suitable device:

Recording stock, communicating with suppliers, emailing customers in an office environment = Desktop Monitoring health and fitness = Smartphone Viewing pictures of food and placing orders at a restaurant table = Tablet Inputting and checking tax records, calculating tax owed for a restaurant = Laptop Signup and view all the answers

Match the following devices with their most suitable scenarios:

Tablet = Hi-tech new restaurant for customers to view pictures of the food and place orders at their table Desktop = Office environment for recording stock, communicating with suppliers, and emailing customers Smartwatch = Monitoring health/fitness for a chef with long working hours Laptop = Restaurant manager working at home and at the restaurant, using spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email Signup and view all the answers

Match the following devices with their primary characteristics:

Smartphone = Small enough to fit in a pocket and connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks Smartwatch = Mini computer worn on the wrist and good for monitoring health/fitness Desktop = Characterized by separate monitor, keyboard, case, and mouse Mainframe = Suitable for inputting and checking tax records, as well as calculating the amount of tax owed Signup and view all the answers

Match the following devices with their limitations:

Smartphone = Small screen and virtual keyboard Smartwatch = Less comfortable than a regular watch Tablet = Limited memory and processing power Desktop = Requires separate monitor, keyboard, case, and mouse Signup and view all the answers

Match the following devices with their advantages:

Smartphone = Huge variety of apps Tablet = Best choice for customers to view pictures of the food and place orders at their table in a hi-tech new restaurant Laptop = Convenient for working at home and at the office with spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email Mainframe = Suitable for inputting and checking tax records, as well as calculating the amount of tax owed Signup and view all the answers

Match the following devices with their characteristics:

Smartphone = Small enough to fit in a pocket + Connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks Smartwatch = Mini computer worn on the wrist + Similar to a smartphone Tablet = Small screen and virtual keyboard + Can view pictures of the food and place orders at a table Desktop = Separate monitor, keyboard, case, and mouse + Suitable for recording stock, communicating with suppliers, and emailing customers in an office environment Signup and view all the answers

Match the following devices with their most suitable scenarios:

Tablet = Hi-tech new restaurant where customers can view pictures of the food and place orders at their table Desktop = Office environment where a cheap, durable device is needed to record stock, communicate with suppliers, and email customers Smartwatch = Monitoring health/fitness for a wealthy but overweight chef Laptop = Restaurant manager working with spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email both at home and at the restaurant Signup and view all the answers

Match the following devices with their ideal usage:

Smartwatch = Monitoring health/fitness for a wealthy but overweight chef Tablet = Viewing pictures of the food and placing orders at a table in a hi-tech new restaurant Laptop = Working with spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and email both at home and at the restaurant for a restaurant manager Desktop = Recording stock, communicating with suppliers, and emailing customers in an office environment Signup and view all the answers

Match the following devices with their characteristics:

Match the following learning objectives with their corresponding devices:

Identify different internal and external hardware devices = Tablet Explain different types of computer software = Smartphone Signup and view all the answers

Match the following devices with their limitations:

Desktop = Not very portable, take up more space and have more parts Laptop = User may need to carry an adapter, more expensive for same specifications Tablet = Limited memory and processing power, inconvenient to type and use touch screen Smartphone = Small screen and virtual keyboard, less memory and processing power Signup and view all the answers

Match the following devices with their advantages and disadvantages:

Desktop = Easy to customise and upgrade, better specifications for the price - Take up more space and have more parts Laptop = Lightweight, portable, low power, low heat - More expensive for same specifications, less convenient to type, use pointing device Tablet = Very lightweight and portable, very fast to switch on, easy to use, long battery life - Limited memory and processing power, inconvenient to type and use touch screen Smartphone = Small enough to fit in a pocket, connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks, huge variety of apps - Small screen and virtual keyboard, less memory and processing power, not all applications and websites work well Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Desktop Computers

Separate monitor, keyboard, case, and mouse make it easy to customize and upgrade
Better specifications for the price due to individual component purchases
Convenient to use with keyboard and mouse
However, they are not very portable and take up more space with multiple parts

Laptop Computers

Single unit with all components, making it lightweight and portable
Low power consumption and low heat generation
Take up little space, with built-in Wi-Fi
However, users may need to carry an adapter, and it's more expensive for similar specifications
Typing and using the pointing device may be less convenient, and it's easier to steal

Tablet Computers

Small, portable, and very lightweight
Very fast to switch on and has a long battery life
Easy to use, but has limited memory and processing power
Inconvenient to type and use the touch screen
Some software may not be available or may not work properly

Smartphone Computers

A phone with an in-built computer, small enough to fit in a pocket
Can connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks
Huge variety of apps available
However, it has a small screen and virtual keyboard
Limited memory and processing power, and not all applications and websites work well
It's also easy to lose or have stolen

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Test your knowledge of desktop and laptop hardware and software with this quiz. Learn about the differences between desktop and laptop computers, including their components, portability, and performance.