Types of computer system Worksheet

1. Describes the different types of computers that are available and what they are used for.

Types of computer Image Description What they are used for

Desktop PC A desktop pc is used at work home or A desktop pc is used for searching the web for
schools. research, completing online work. It could be used
for day to day tasks.

Laptop A laptop is used at work home or A laptop is used for searching the web for
schools. This is also portable so you research, completing online work. It could be used
can take it wherever you want to. for day to day tasks.

Netbook This is a smaller version of a laptop A netbook is used for searching the web for
and it is also portable. research, completing online work. It could be used
for day to day tasks. It is also used for reading.

PDA This is a palm version of a computer. It is used for emails and internet access. Its main
purpose it a personal organiser.

Smart phone A smart phone is something where A smart phone is used for sending messages,
you can contact people by texting and ringing people. You can download apps and use
ringing people. social media. You can play games on the phone.
Games consoles A console is something where you can This is also used for watching things on netflix or
play games. youtube even.

Tablet An ipad/tablet is like a phone but you It is used for watching things, doing work, playing
cannot ring or text. Also it is a lot larger games, taking pictures and others
than a phone.

Server This keeps all your security To keep passwords safe. It also supports and
information safe. controls everything around it.

Embedded devices It is a device which performs a specific An embedded device has a certain purpose.
(inside phones, action in An example of this would be a microwave as it uses
domestic an embedded device to control the timer.
appliances, cars)