Recognize Computing Devices

Match each image to its type of computing device.

• Hybrid laptop

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• Laptop

• 
• PC

• 
• Server

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Sort each advantage into:

desktop computer, server, or laptop

Groups:

(a) Desktop Computer

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(b) Server

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(c) Laptop

• Can be taken anywhere

• Has more storage than all other computing devices

• Easier to keep from overheating

• Has an internal battery

• Easier to fix or upgrade internal components

• Has more processing power than all other computing devices

All of the following are common features of mobile devices EXCEPT...

• Touchscreen

• No physical keyboard

• Built-in camera

• Detached monitor

Which of the following is an ADVANTAGE of a mobile device?

• They have more storage space than other computing devices.

• They can run large, demanding applications like Photoshop and Unity.

• They have greater portability than most computing devices.

• They allow for the greatest customization of internal components.

​ (a)   are designed to be attached to your body. Examples include ​ (b)   and fitness trackers.

• Wearable devices
• AR devices
• Smart devices
• smartphones
• Servers
• smartwatches
• hybrid laptops

Match the type of computing device to its description.

• Virtual reality (VR)

• A special kind of computer that specializes in playing video games

• gaming console

• A kind of computing device that allows the user to be immersed in a computer-created environment

• Augmented reality (AR) device

• A kind of technology that allows computer-created elements to be seen/heard in addition to real world sights and sounds.

What is the BEST definition for the Internet of Things (IoT)?

• A kind of computing device that allows computer-created images or sound to be overlayed on the real world

• A network of wearable devices with a specialized operating system (OS)

• A network of servers accessed over the Internet as well as software and databases that run on those servers

• The network of physical objects that collect information and exchange information with other devices

An Internet-enabled device ​ (a)   be controlled remotely. It ​ (b)   make decisions without a human.

• can't
• can

Which of the following would typically be operated by a touchscreen?

Select ALL that apply.

• Hybrid laptop

• Mobile device

• Server

• Desktop computer

Sara is at the grocery store. She can't remember if she needs to buy milk.

Which IoT device would be the MOST helpful in this situation?

• Smart sprinklers

• Smart TV

• Smart refrigerator

• Smart lightbulbs