IB Digital Society 3.3A Types of Computers Key Definitions

An electronic device that takes in data, processes it by following instructions, and produces output, storing information along the way.

A small computer built into a larger device to perform one specific task, such as the controller inside a washing machine or a car.

A general-purpose computer designed to be used by one person at a time for a wide range of everyday tasks, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

A powerful computer that provides data, services, or resources to many other computers, called clients, over a network.