Exam 5: Input, Output, and Storage

Downloading graphic and text files from the Internet is another form of computer input.

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below. -Data or instructions for computer

A ____ makes it easy to zoom in for a closer look at documents, spreadsheets, pictures, maps, and Web pages.

The ____ pad on a portable device, such as an iPod, enables the user to scroll through and adjust the volume, play music, view videos or pictures, and customize settings.

Laser scanners read encoded information on the back of credit cards.

Please describe the following four types of mice: Mechanical, Optomechanical, Optical, and Wireless.

____ input is the process of inputting sound into the computer.

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below. -Device for entering numeric and alphabetic data into a computer

____ technology consists of a tiny amount of gas that is activated by an electrical charge.

Most ____ are used to store data inside the computer, although removable hard disks also are available.

Optical storage devices use laser technology to read and write data on silver platters.

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below. -Enable you to input data and commands into the computer

Please identify the letter of the choice that best matches the numbered definitions below. -Enable the computer to give you the results of the processed data

Flash drives also are known by other names that do NOT include ____ drive.

The Blu-ray disc format is predicted to replace conventional DVD.

____ input is the process of capturing full-motion images with a type of video camera and then saving the video on a storage medium such as a hard drive, CD, or DVD.

Input devices enable the computer to give you the results of the processed data. _________________________

Nathan is the Office Manager for a small architecture firm. He is researching the different types of printers available so that he can make a recommendation to Purchasing as to which printers to buy. Please answer the questions below. -Nathan was also told by the IT manager that he needs a high-speed printer to be attached to the mainframe. What type of printer would he research for this purpose?

Screen output is called ____ copy because it is temporary.

Please refer to the figure below when answering the following two questions. FIGURE 5-1 -The two devices pictured in Figure 5-1 are of a joystick and a wheel. They are primarily used for ____.