Chapter
1 Questions africa bonilla
1.
Describe the similarities and differences between data
and information.
DIFFERENCES
Data:
a group of raw unprocessed information.
Eg:10092004
Information:
data that has been processed so we can understand it. Eg: $100,920,04
SIMILARITIES
They are both data.
2.
Explain what is
meant by hardware.
Computer hardware is the collection of
physical elements that comprise a computer system.
3.
Draw a labeled diagram of a desktop computer system
showing the range of hardware devices that could be attached to it.
4.
Describe the similarities and differences between a
desktop computer and a laptop computer.
DIFFERENCES
A laptop is a
computer which is designed to be portable. Usually this entails making
sacrifices in terms of performance and utility. Laptops are intended for people
who travel a lot and need a computer which can go with them.
A desktop computer
is meant to be stationary. This usually results in a lower price and better
options for upgrading. Desktops are intended for permanent workstations and
generally have more power and storage capacity than laptops.
SIMILARITIES
THEY BOTH HAVE INTERNET CONNECTIONS,THEY BOTH
NEED WiFI.
5.
Describe the similarities and differences between a
desktop computer and a hand-held computer
Similarities-both
go into internet,both have applications
Differences-the
desktop is faster,the desktop is bigger.you cant carry it around.
6.
Explain how a tablet computer can benefit from having
an external keyboard
It is
easier to write ,because keyboard buttons are easier than touch screen.
7.
Name two output devices and describe what they are
used for .How are these devices connected to a computer?
Speakers and printer,speakers-to listen
music
Printer-it gives you a hard copy of a
document/picture.
8.
Is a game console an input or output device? Give
reasons for your answers
Its both input and output.Because
you can insert a game into the computer and also you can play a game in the
computer and you can see it through the screen.
9.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of multi-function
printers that combine a printer, scanner and fax compared with using three
single-function devices.
DISADVANTAGE
The
biggest disadvantage of a multifunctional device becomes apparent when a
problem occurs. Due to the multifunctional nature of the device, a problem with
the printer may cause all features to fail.
ADVANTAGE
It is cheaper to buy the multifunctional that has the 3 of them that buying
them separately.
