Exam 2: Peripheral Devices

Few PC display devices have the capability to display millions of colors; most, however, display thousands of colors.

Most desktop computer keyboards also include a(n) calculator-style numeric keypad._________________________

Some printers are capable of printing on both sides of the paper, a feature referred to as ____ printing.

Some displays can be classified as both input and output devices because they include a touch-sensitive screen that accepts input.

At lower resolutions, text and other objects appear smaller.

1. 2. 3. -In the figure labeled "1." above, the row of keys is a photograph of the ____ keys.

A ____ is a touch-sensitive surface on which you can slide your fingers to move the on-screen pointer.

A ____ looks like a mechanical mouse turned upside down.

Most ink jet printers use CMYK color, which requires only cyan (blue), magenta (pink), yellow, and black inks to create a printout that appears to have ____ of colors.

1. 2. 3. -In the photo labeled "3." above, the keys shown are the ____ keys.

Personal computer owners tend to collect fewer specialized output devices than input devices.Nevertheless, specialized output devices are available.Please describe a plotter and a voice synthesizer.

A scanner with ____ ability can convert the letters and symbols on a page into digital data that can be edited using word processing software.

Some software applications include built-in speech recognition, which allows you to dictate commands and data using a(n) webcam, instead of a keyboard and mouse._________________________

Architects and engineers typically use digitizing tablets to transfer points from paper-based drawings into digital format.

PCI ____ expansion slots that can be used for a wide variety of devices, including the souped-up graphics cards that are so prized by computer game enthusiasts.