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Directions: Read the statement below. Indicate if the answer is true or false by placing an X in the correct box. If the answer if false, indicate the type of computer that would make the statement true. Choose the correct computer answer from the following word list:Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, Tablet, Mobile Device, Server, Mainframe, Supercomputer, Wearable Computer and Embedded Computer(they may be used more than once)
Statement / True / False / Correct Computer- Example:
- Supercomputers are used to for creating utility bills such as water and electricity.
- A laptop is a portable computer with a monitor, keyboard, touchpad and speakers all in one single unit.
- A mainframe computer is used by banking institutions to manage bank needs of their customers.
- Desktop computers are so big that they need a housed in a large, air conditioned room.
- A netbook is a mini, flat mobile computer about the size of an 8 ½ inch sheet of paper. It has a touch-sensitive screen for input and navigation
- A mainframe computer is found in many peoples’ homes.
- A tablet is often used to make phone calls and also as a GPS device.
- A mobile device can be equipped with web browsers, phone capabilities, GPS, camera, and a media player.
- My microwave has an embedded computer chip built right in allowing me to select the settings I need.
- A server is used in doctor’s offices, schools and other small companies, making it possible to access personal documents on any computer in the building.
- A laptop is used to complete many of the same tasks you would complete on a desktop computer.
- A mainframe is used for weather forecasting, space exploration, military weapons research, and drug testing
- An embedded computer contains all the elements that are essential for any computer on a single computer chip.
- A supercomputer is used for word processing, spreadsheet and presentations software. It also runs software for photo and video editing.
- A netbook is designed to use while exercising so that your hands are free.
- A server is a portable device that is smaller than a laptop and has less processing speed and storage capacity than a laptop computer.
- A supercomputer is used at schools because it allows all students to login and save their data anywhere in the building. It manages all of the documents on a network.