Computer System

Computer Systems
1. INSTRUCTIONS: Tick ( ) the computer system do you use more
Laptop PDA Desktop Workstation Handheld PC

1.1 More laptop computers are sold each year than desktopcomputers. Can you suggest 3 reasons why?
1 _________________________________________________________________
2 _________________________________________________________________
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2. INSTRUCTIONS: Match the words with the definitions.
PDA | It often uses an onscreen virtual keyboard, a passive stylus pen, or a digital pen |Laptop | is a high-end microcomputer designed for technical or scientific applications |
Tablet computer | is a mobile device that functions as a personal information manager |
Mainframe computer| are also sometimes called notebook computers |
Workstation | are powerful computers used primarily by corporate and governmental organizations for critical applications |
3. INSTRUCTIONS: Readthrough the problems listed below. What type of computer system, desktop or portable, would you recommend, and why? Circle your choice of computer, and then explain why it is best.
PROBLEM 1: Denise’sparents want to buy her a computer to help with her schoolwork.
Desktop / Laptop
Because: ________________________________________
__________________________________________________________PROBLEM 2: Mrs MacLean is a teacher at the school. She uses computers to prepare work for her classes, and sometimes chooses to work from home.
Desktop / Laptop-------------------------------------------------
Because: ______________________________________________________________
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4. INSTRUCTIONS: By visiting a commercial website, or using a magazine or other sources of information, investigate the prices of...