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| Question | Answer |
| Keyboard 1. definition 2. functions 3. connector types | 1. device used to input commands to the computer 2. word processing, emails.. 3. USB or 6 pin din Note: keyboards come with a din to USB adapter |
| Mouse 1. definition 2. functions | 1. pointing device, replicates hand movement on screen 2. start applications, browse, manage folders.. |
| Digital camera 1. definition 2. storage types 3. how to view/print | 1. device that takes digital pictures & videos 2. internal hard drive or SD (secure digital) card 3. connect via USB or insert SD card into PC |
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Bar code reader
1. definition
2. function
3. connections
Image:
C02668177 (image/png)
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1. device for reading bar codes by using light 2. to detect sales, identify a persons badge 3. to PC with a serial port, USB port or wireless Note: handheld trigger most popular |
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Scanner
1. definition
2. how
Image:
Scanner Png11368 (image/png)
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1. device enables you to put a digital copy of a physical copy on a PC 2. place face down, press button, as scanner moves across photo, it saves to PC |
| Touch screen 1. definition 2. how 3. devices | 1. LCD monitor with input detection system 2. grid senses touch by a finger, 1 tap = 1 click (mouse) 3. all-in-one PC, tablet, phone |
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Web cam
1. definition
2. function
3. connections
Image:
Logitech C170 01 (image/png)
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1. device used for capturing video & images (most have built in mic) 2. used for video conferencing/calling over the internet 3. through USB cable |
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Media card reader
1. definition
2. connections
3. slots
Image:
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1. allows PC to read memory cards from devices such as cameras 2. USB to PC 3. Micro SD & Mini SD |
| Docking station 1. definition 2. how to connect | 1. device used to turn laptop into a virtual desktop computer 2. plug keyboard, mouse, monitor into dock and connect laptop to dock = ready Note: specific to manufacturer - unless USB dock |
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KVM Switch
1. definition
2. ports
3. buttons
4. sizes
Image:
Kvm 203 2 L (image/gif)
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1. device controls multiple PCs from a single monitor, keyboard & mouse 2. video, mouse, keyboard 3. individual cable connections for each button, so you can switch PCs 5. low end = controls 2. high end = controls 8 |
| Smart TV 1. definition 2. uses 3. built in functions | 1. TV allows you to connect to internet, combined with a computer 2. apps, webpage, photos, movies, music 3. built in webcam & mic |
| Smart card 1. definition 2. uses 3. how | 1. card with a embedded microprocessor chip 2. used to prove your identity 3. smart card reader used to accept & read smart cards |
| Biometric device 1. definition 2. example | 1. proves identity by recognising unique physical characteristic 2. fingerprint scanner: swipe/hold on scanner, grants or denies access based on print |
| Motion sensor 1. definition 2. connections | 1. records hand movements in mid air without making contact with device 2. USB cable to PC |
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Digitizer
1. definition
2. appearance
3. connections
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1174112 (image/jpeg)
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1. converts/records analog movement (eg. drawing) into a digital form on a PC in real time 2. tablet with stylus 4. USB cable to PC |
| Game pads & Joysticks 1. definition 2. connections | 1. controller for gaming systems and computers 2. USB to PC / other device |
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