Smart technology is increasingly being used in everyday life. Many people are now using smart devices such as smartwatches. Tick (✓) whether the following statements most appropriately refer to a desktop computer, a tablet computer or a smartwatch. smartwatch (✓) tablet computer (✓) desktop computer (✓) A computer made up of separate units Is an example of wearable technology A portable device that allows text to be typed relatively easily Most easily used for fitness and health monitoring by runners Smartphones are more likely to be used than laptop computers for everyday ICT use. Describe three advantages of using a smartphone rather than a laptop computer. [ 1 21

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2020

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Some computers have touch screens. Describe three benefits of using a touch screen. 1 10

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2023

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More people use desktop computers rather than tablet computers when working at home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using desktop computers rather than tablet computers for doing work at home. Desktop computers use input and output devices. State two input devices that can be used in a desktop computer for working at home. State two output devices that can be used in a desktop computer for working at home. 1 7

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2024

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A desktop computer is already used in an office which does not have an internet connection. Name two items of hardware which could enable the computer to be connected to a network. Name one item of hardware which would enable the network to be connected to the internet.

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2011

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For Examiner's Use Name the devices A, B, C and D using the words from the list. A B C D CRT Monitor desktop computer laptop computer mainframe computer microphone multimedia projector personal digital assistant printer A B C D

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2013

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Name the items A, B, C and D using the words from the list. A B C D Desktop computer Dot matrix printer Graph plotter Hard disc Inkjet printer Laptop computer Optical disc Trackerball A B C D

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2014

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Name the items A, B, C and D using the words from the list. A B C D Bar code reader CD ROM Desktop computer Graph plotter Graphics tablet Laptop computer Laser printer Mouse A B C D

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2014

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Tick whether the following statements about desktop and laptop computers are true or false. false (✓) true (✓) Most modern laptop computers have web cams built in. Desktop computers are not very portable. All desktop computers have a touchpad built in. Laptop computers are rarely supplied with a mouse. 1 17

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2016

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Explain what is meant by VOIP. Name two items of computer hardware that are needed in order to make a VOIP phone call from one computer to another. 1 19

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2016

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For each application tick the most appropriate type of computer to match the description. Smartphone (✓) Laptop (✓) Desktop (✓) A computer that is only used in one place. Must always be connected to an external power source to work. Small enough to fit into a pocket. A mobile device with a large keyboard and display. 1 15

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2018

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