IB DP Digital Society: Computer Systems and Health

Its ability to handle complex mathematical calculations

• Its ability to handle complex mathematical calculations

• Its capacity to support thousands of users and applications simultaneously

• Its portability and small size

• Its focus on gaming and multimedia

To manage multiple applications on a single device

• To manage multiple applications on a single device

• To host resources and services for multiple users in a network

• To perform high-level calculations for scientific research

• To run personal software and applications

They are designed for individual use

• They are designed for individual use

• They can only be used for scientific purposes

• They require specialized server software to function

• They are typically embedded within other devices

Personal computer

• Personal computer

• Mainframe computer

• Embedded computer

• Server computer

A personal desktop computer

• A personal desktop computer

• A computer designed to be worn on the body and used for specific functions

• A device used to manage servers

• A small supercomputer used in data centers

A device that processes data

• A device that processes data

• A device that sends data to a computer for processing

• A device that stores data permanently

• A device that connects computers to the internet

Keyboard

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Microphone

It stores data temporarily

• It stores data temporarily

• It stores data permanently

• It is faster than primary memory

• It is used by the CPU for active processes

To process and execute user commands

• To process and execute user commands

• To manage hardware and software resources in a computer

• To store data for long-term use

• To render images and videos

Windows OS

• Windows OS

• Microsoft Office

• Linux

• Adobe Photoshop