Hardware/Software - Device Types

Question 1

What is a supercomputer? What is it suitable for?

Answer 1

• It’s a computer with thousands of processors & a very large memory capacity
• They are used for tasks which involve very complex calculations (eg. weather forecasting)

Question 2

What is a desktop computer? What is it suitable for?

Answer 2

• It’s a computer which consists of a monitor, keyboard, mouse, processor, main memory, hard disk etc
• They are used as everyday computers for workstations and home desks

Question 3

What is a laptop? What is it suitable for?

Answer 3

• It’s a computer that’s small enough to sit on your lap

* It’s small size allows it to be taken almost anywhere, so is good for businessmen

Question 4

What is a tablet? What is it suitable for?

Answer 4

• It’s a computer contained entirely in a flat touchscreen, and uses touch as its main input instead of mouse
• They are used in places where it is awkward to use a laptop (eg. standing up)

Question 5

What is a smartphone? What is it suitable for?

Answer 5

• It’s a computer which usually has a digital camera and a high speed wireless internet connection
• They are used for email, web browsing and creating/editing documents