ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
1.4 Types of computer
Chapter 1: Types and components of computer systems
• Describe the characteristics of a personal/desktop computer and its uses, both as a
standalone and networked computer
• Describe the characteristics of a laptop computer and what it is used for, both as a
standalone and networked computer
• Describe the characteristics of a tablet computer and what it is used for, including its
ability to use wireless technology or 3G/4G technology
• Describe the computer characteristics of a smartphone and what it is used for in
computing terms
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each type of computer
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, ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
1.4 Types of computer
Chapter 1: Types and components of computer systems
Describe the characteristics of a personal/desktop computer and its uses, both as
a standalone and networked computer
Desktop/Personal Computer
• Computers used to be huge and would sometime take
up the whole space of a room.
• In the 1980s (desktop/personal) computers were
created and were small enough to fit on desks.
• These computers were cheap and affordable for the
public.
• Desktop Computer normally have a separate monitor,
keyboard, mouse, speakers etc.
Standalone Networked
• Can be used as a standalone • Share resources
computer in your home for • Share files
personal or work use. • Shared Drives
• Tends to be connected to • Central Storage
own printer and internet • Online Gaming
connection.
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1.4 Types of computer
Chapter 1: Types and components of computer systems
• Describe the characteristics of a personal/desktop computer and its uses, both as a
standalone and networked computer
• Describe the characteristics of a laptop computer and what it is used for, both as a
standalone and networked computer
• Describe the characteristics of a tablet computer and what it is used for, including its
ability to use wireless technology or 3G/4G technology
• Describe the computer characteristics of a smartphone and what it is used for in
computing terms
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each type of computer
WWW.YAHMAD.CO.UK
, ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
1.4 Types of computer
Chapter 1: Types and components of computer systems
Describe the characteristics of a personal/desktop computer and its uses, both as
a standalone and networked computer
Desktop/Personal Computer
• Computers used to be huge and would sometime take
up the whole space of a room.
• In the 1980s (desktop/personal) computers were
created and were small enough to fit on desks.
• These computers were cheap and affordable for the
public.
• Desktop Computer normally have a separate monitor,
keyboard, mouse, speakers etc.
Standalone Networked
• Can be used as a standalone • Share resources
computer in your home for • Share files
personal or work use. • Shared Drives
• Tends to be connected to • Central Storage
own printer and internet • Online Gaming
connection.
WWW.YAHMAD.CO.UK
