Question

select the pros from the following statements for laptop computers. (select all that apply.)

• portable and designed for travel
• can be difficult to repair
• often very costly (more than a desktop)
• has basic functionality of a full computer
• difficult to add components (motherboard, graphics card, etc.)
• may not be as fast as a high-end desktop
• uses less electricity
• can run traditional software programs

Explanation:

Identify the pros of laptop computers

Using the Laptop Advantages and Laptop Characteristics knowledge points

• Portable and designed for travel: This is a major advantage (pro) of laptops compared to desktop computers.
• Can be difficult to repair: This is a disadvantage (con).
• Often very costly (more than a desktop): This is a disadvantage (con).
• Has basic functionality of a full computer: This is a neutral characteristic or advantage, but usually, laptops have full functionality rather than just "basic" (which is more characteristic of tablets or mobile devices). However, in comparison to mobile devices, having the full functionality of a computer is a pro. Let's evaluate standard hardware curriculum definitions: laptops offer the full functionality of a desktop in a mobile form factor, so "basic functionality" is sometimes used to describe tablets, whereas laptops have full desktop-class operating systems. Let's look at the other options.
• Difficult to add components (motherboard, graphics card, etc.): This is a disadvantage (con).
• May not be as 'fast' as a high-end desktop: This is a disadvantage (con).
• Uses less electricity: Laptops are designed to run on battery power and use energy-efficient components, meaning they consume significantly less electricity than desktop computers. This is an advantage (pro).
• Can run traditional software programs: Unlike mobile operating systems (tablets/phones), laptops run full desktop operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and can run traditional, full-featured software programs. This is an advantage (pro).

Answer:

• Portable and designed for travel (Correct answer)
• Can be difficult to repair
• Often very costly (more than a desktop)
• Has basic functionality of a full computer
• Difficult to add components (motherboard, graphics card, etc.)
• May not be as 'fast' as a high-end desktop
• Uses less electricity (Correct answer)
• Can run traditional software programs (Correct answer)