Cambridge Technical in IT 1.1.3

Created by: Nabeel
Created on: 30-09-21 14:29

desktop
ADV/DIS

easy to learn and use
Can add personal customizations
no battery needed

take up large spaces
fixed location - not portable
all hardware, software updates are done locally.

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laptop
ADV/DIS

portable
connect various devices
takes up less space

Battery can run out
damaged easily
may find hard to use due to smaller keyboard.

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servers
ADV/DIS

often used in offices or other workplaces.
Easily securable.
updates can be done through the servers.
allows control of access levels of uses.

if server goes down, the whole network goes down with it
Requires expertise to set up and run a server
Costs mo

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Smartphone
ADV/DIS

a device that is used by humans.
Portable
Tons of features
touchscreen control

Expensive
can be misplaced, stolen or damaged
often linked to addiction and concerns re-overuse.

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tablet
ADV/DIS

Portable
communicate through voice, text and video.
it has Touchscreen
larger screen surface.

Can easily be misplaced
Often cause distractions for everyday life.
Like smartphones it is linked to addiction and concerns of re overuses.

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Embedded systems
ADV/DIS

A dedicated computer system that involves a hardware and software to perform a specific function

Limited functions - less likely to fail.
Designed to fit the need of the device

often difficult to access within physical device.

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Quantum
ADV/DIS

Based on the principle that subatomic particles exist in more than one state at a time.
Operations are much quicker than in traditional computers.
Can solve problems really quick.

Not suitable for traditional PC's use.
Difficult to construct and build.
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Mainframe
ADV/DIS

Stores and processes huge amounts of data, instructions and information.
can hold hundreds and thousands of connected users at once.

Large and bulky machines that offer no portability
If a hardware problem occurs it will impact all users.

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Card 2

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laptop
ADV/DIS

Back

portable
connect various devices
takes up less space

Battery can run out
damaged easily
may find hard to use due to smaller keyboard.

Card 3

Front

servers
ADV/DIS

Back

Card 4

Front

Smartphone
ADV/DIS

Back

Card 5

Front

tablet
ADV/DIS

Back

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Cambridge Technical in IT 1.1.3