Advantages and disadvantages of different types of
computer systems
Click here to link to the OCR text book - Read pages 12 to 13 then complete the tasks below
7. Why do laptops and netbooks often have a lower specification than desktop computers?
8. Why are laptops and netbooks more difficult to upgrade and repair than desktop computers?
9. Why would a supermarket manager prefer to use a tablet computer and smartphone rather than a
desktop?
Practice these Exam-type questions
1 Explain one reason why a trainer in a leisure centre would prefer to use a tablet rather than a desktop computer.
[2 marks]
2 Explain why an office worker would prefer to use a desktop computer rather than a tablet for typing letters.
[4 marks]
3 Describe three ways that a sales person working for an estate agent would use a smartphone to keep in
contact with his office staff.
[6 marks]
7. Why do laptops and netbooks often have a lower specification than desktop computers?
8. Why are laptops and netbooks more difficult to upgrade and repair than desktop computers?
9. Why would a supermarket manager prefer to use a tablet computer and smartphone rather than a
desktop?
Practice these Exam-type questions
1 Explain one reason why a trainer in a leisure centre would prefer to use a tablet rather than a desktop computer.
[2 marks]
2 Explain why an office worker would prefer to use a desktop computer rather than a tablet for typing letters.
[4 marks]
3 Describe three ways that a sales person working for an estate agent would use a smartphone to keep in
contact with his office staff.
[6 marks]