It is a general term for the physical components that make up a computer system.
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
System Software
Application Software
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It is a general term for the programs that control the computer system.
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
System Software
Application Software
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Programs that allow the user to do specific tasks
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
System Software
Application Software
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Programs that allow the hardware to run properly and allow the user to communicate with the computer
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
System Software
Application Software
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It is a printed circuit board found in all computers.
Motherboard
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Read-Only Memory (ROM)
Video Card
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It Is an Internal chip where data is temporarily stored when running applications.
Motherboard
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Read-Only Memory (ROM)
Video Card
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It Is a memory used to store information that needs to be permanent.
Motherboard
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Read-Only Memory (ROM)
Video Card
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It allows the computer to send graphical information to a video display device such as a monitor, television or projector.
Sound Card
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Read-Only Memory (ROM)
Video Card
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It is an integrated circuit board that provides a computer with the ability to produce sounds.
Sound Card
Motherboard
Read-Only Memory (ROM)
Video Card
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The user interface that requires to type instructions to choose options from menus, open software and so on.
Command User Interface
Command Line Interface
Graphical User Interface
Graphical Line Interface
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The user interface that allows to interact with a computer using pictures or icons rather than having to type in a number of commands.
Command User Interface
Command Line Interface
Graphical User Interface
Graphical Line Interface
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These are extremely large computers used in organisations (such as banks and government departments) where very large amounts of data are processed.
Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)
Mainframe computer
Laptop or notebook
Tablet
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This is a computer where all the components are together in a single unit. This means that they are portable.
Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)
Mainframe computer
Laptop or notebook
Tablet
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This is a general purpose computer made up of separate components: monitor keyboard mouse processor and storage.
Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)
Mainframe computer
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
Smartphones
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Small handheld computers with a touch screen. Some have traditional keyboards behind or underneath the screen. Others display a keyboard on the screen..
Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)
Mainframe computer
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
Smartphones
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This device is combined with the functions of a PDA, with, among other features: web browsers,high-resolution touch screens,GPS navigation and Wi-Fi access.
Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)
Mainframe computer
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
Smartphones
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Like a laptop this is a small portable computer but the biggest difference is that its user interface is all through touch.
Desktop or Personal Computer (PC)
Mainframe computer
Laptop or notebook
Tablet
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Capable of processing very big jobs, which make use of their large memories and fast processor speeds.
Desktop or Personal computer (PC)
Laptop or notebook
Mainframe computer
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
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Portable and easy to use. Quick to switch on. Thousands of downloadable applications available.
Tablets
Laptop or notebook
Mainframe computer
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
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Spare parts are often cheap because they are standardised. They often have faster processors than laptop computers for the same price. There are fewer problems with overheating than laptops because of their larger size.
Desktop or Personal computer (PC)
Laptop or notebook
Mainframe computer
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
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Extremely portable – they fit into pockets and bags. Usually have bigger screens than mobile phones. Web and email connectivity. Often have a QWERTY keyboard. Designed for organising information: diary, calendar, alarm, clock, address book, etc.
Desktop or Personal computer (PC)
Laptop or notebook
Mainframe computer
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
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Online access to data. Better web browsing capability than a more simple mobile phone. Just one device can accomplish many tasks at work or at home. Contacts’ details and phone numbers can be integrated.
Desktop or Personal computer (PC)
Laptop or notebook
Smartphones
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
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Lack of portability – heavy and separate components are connected by wires. Files have to be copied and stored on portable disks, especially if you need to take them with you.
Desktop or Personal computer (PC)
Laptop or notebook
Smartphones
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
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are so large that they take up almost a whole room. Complex to set up. Expensive to operate and maintain and they require specialist staff to operate them.
Desktop or Personal computer (PC)
Laptop or notebook
Mainframe computers
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
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Not all have 3G/4G access. Touch-screen typing can be difficult. Cannot make phone calls.
Desktop or Personal computer (PC)
Laptop or notebook
Tablet
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
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Costs can be high as most providers want the user to commit to a long-term contract with internet access. Some webpages may not display or function entirely as the web designer expected.
Desktop or Personal computer (PC)
Laptop or notebook
Smartphones
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
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Loss and theft are key disadvantages. Battery life is limited. Keyboards and pointin gdevices are not as flexible as those on a desktop. They are more compact, so overheating can be a problem.