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Computer Technology
Technology Operations and Concepts/Digital Literacy
Unit 2 Grade Sheet
Types of Computers
(S1 Obj 1-1)
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Unit 2—Types of Computers Study Guide
True/False Activity
Points
40
20
TOTAL
60
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Unit 1 Examview Test:
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Unit 2--Types of Computers
Study Guide
1. Define Desktop computer.
2. A Desktop computer is intended for use at
location.
3. List 5 different kinds of applications that can be run on a Desktop computer.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
4. List 2 Advantages and 2 Disadvantages of purchasing a Desktop computer.
a. (A)
b. (A)
c. (D)
d. (D)
5. Define Laptop computer.
6. Why do people choose to use a laptop?
7. How does a netbook differ from a laptop computer
8. List 2 Advantages and 2 Disadvantages of purchasing a notebook or netbook.
a. (A)
b. (A)
c. (D)
d. (D)
9. Define tablet
10. List 3 things people use a tablet for.
a.
b.
c.
11. List 2 Advantages and 2 Disadvantages of purchasing a tablet.
a. (A)
b. (A)
c. (D)
d. (D)
12. Define Mobile Device.
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13. List 2 Advantages and 2 Disadvantages of purchasing mobile devices.
a. (A)
b. (A)
c. (D)
d. (D)
14. Define Server.
15. Give an example of where servers are used today.
16. Define Mainframe
17. Mainframes can process large volumes of data
and
.
18. List 3 types of companies that use Mainframes and what the companies use mainframes for.
a.
b.
c.
19. Define Supercomputer.
20. List 5 things Supercomputers are used for.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
21. List 2 Advantages and 2 Disadvantages of supercomputers.
a. (A)
b. (A)
c. (D)
d. (D)
Slide 19 contains a video about the history of Supercomputers. Answer the following questions while
viewing the video:
22. The first machine referred to as a “supercomputer” was the IBM Naval Ordinance Research
Calculator which operated at Columbia University from 1954 to 1963. It could perform
calculations at a rate of about
operations per second.
23. An average desktop computer today runs over
times faster at a rate of
operations
per second.
24. What does FLOP stand for?
25. The Roadrunner was the first supercomputer to run at a sustained speed of
Petaflops.
26. Exaflop means
calculations per second.
27. Zetaflop means
calculations per second.
Slide 20 contains another short video clip. It describes flops in terms we can relate to. Answer the
following questions based on the video.
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An IBM Supercomputer capable of calculating 70 Trillion Calculations Per Second:
28. If you only had a handheld calculator and if you could work around the clock 365 24 7 it would
take you
years to do what that supercomputer can do in a single second.
In June of 2008, IBM unveiled a supercomputer capable of 1 Quadrillion Calculations per Second:
29. It would now take you
years to do what that supercomputer could do in one second.
In 2009 or 2010, IBM expects to have a supercomputer capable of 10 Quadrillion Calculations per
Second:
30. It would now take you
years to do the job of that supercomputer.
31. Define wearable computer.
32. What are 2 advantages of wearable computers?
a.
b.
33. An Embedded Computer is a single chip that contains all of the
for any computer
including:
a.
b.
c.
d.
34. List 4 items that we use every day that have computers embedded in them.
a.
c.
b.
d.
Watch the video on slide 26. Write a well-constructed paragraph (six sentences or more) describing
“Project Glass” also known as Google Glasses. Based on what you saw in this video, discuss how
“Google Glasses” are used and how they could make life easier for you and others. Continue on the back
of this page if you need more space.
Slide 27 has 2 short video clips about computers of the future that you can watch if time permits.
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Unit 2--Type of Computer -Simple True or False Activity
Directions: Read the statement below. Indicate if the answer is true or false by placing an X in the correct box. If the
answer if false, indicate the type of computer that would make the statement true. Choose the correct computer
answer from the following word list: Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, Tablet, Mobile Device, Server, Mainframe,
Supercomputer, Wearable Computer and Embedded Computer (they may be used more than once)
Statement
1. Example:
A mainframe computer is designed to meet the needs of
one individual.
2. Supercomputers are used to for creating utility bills such
as water and electricity.
3. A laptop is a portable computer with a monitor, keyboard,
touchpad and speakers all in one single unit.
4. A mainframe computer is used by banking institutions to
manage bank needs of their customers.
5. Desktop computers are so big that they need a housed in a
large, air conditioned room.
6. A netbook is a mini, flat mobile computer about the size of
an 8 ½ inch sheet of paper. It has a touch-sensitive screen
for input and navigation
7. A mainframe computer is found in many peoples’ homes.
8. A tablet is often used to make phone calls and also as a
GPS device.
9. A mobile device can be equipped with web browsers,
phone capabilities, GPS, camera, and a media player.
10. My microwave has an embedded computer chip built right
in allowing me to select the settings I need.
11. A server is used in doctor’s offices, schools and other small
companies, making it possible to access personal
documents on any computer in the building.
12. A laptop is used to complete many of the same tasks you
would complete on a desktop computer.
13. A mainframe is used for weather forecasting, space
exploration, military weapons research, and drug testing
14. An embedded computer contains all the elements that are
essential for any computer on a single computer chip.
15. A supercomputer is used for word processing, spreadsheet
and presentations software. It also runs software for photo
and video editing.
16. A netbook is designed to use while exercising so that your
hands are free.
17. A server is a portable device that is smaller than a laptop
and has less processing speed and storage capacity than a
laptop computer.
True
False
X
Correct
Computer
Desktop or
Laptop
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18. A supercomputer is used at schools because it allows all
students to login and save their data anywhere in the
building. It manages all of the documents on a network.
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Unit 2--Types of Computer
Test Review Worksheet
Sort the following computers according to processing power. The computer with the most power
should come first in the list: Supercomputer, Laptop, Server, Tablet, Desktop, Netbook, Mobile Device,
and Mainframe.
Number
Type of Computer
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Use the table below to compare/contrast the following computers. What are characteristics of the
computers, what are they used for and what are two advantages and disadvantages?
Desktop
Notebook/
Netbook
Brief description
Used for
2 Advantages
2 Disadvantages
Describe at least two uses for the following computers:
Server:
Mainframe:
Supercomputer:
Mobile Device