Types of Computer & Emerging Technologies (Cambridge International IGCSE ICT): Exam Questions

Describe two advantages of using a tablet computer rather than a laptop computer.

Describe two disadvantages of using a tablet computer rather than a laptop computer.

Describe four characteristics of a tablet computer.

Rockit Motors has opened a car store in a shopping mall.

Customers can test drive the cars they are planning to purchase using virtual reality systems within the store.

Name two devices which would be used in this virtual reality system.

Explain the term virtual reality.

An organisation has provided laptops for its sales team to use when working at home and in the office.

Give two benefits to the employees of using these laptops for their work.

Give two issues that may arise from providing employees with these laptops.

Virtual reality can be used when training for sports.

State two other uses of virtual reality

Discuss the impact of virtual reality on everyday life.

A college principal has decided that students can use mobile devices to take notes in lessons. Some students use laptop computers whilst others use smartphones.

Describe the benefits and drawbacks of using laptop computers rather than smartphones for this purpose.

Explain the differences between virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).

Discuss the impact of augmented reality (AR) on everyday life.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having an impact on everyday life. Social media now uses AI for many tasks.

State what is meant by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Evaluate the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the use of social media.

Analyse four technical specifications that distinguish a high-performance gaming laptop from a standard business laptop.