Flashcards
Input devices and peripherals
Cards in this deck (16)
- 1Keyboard 1. definition 2. functions 3. connector types1. 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 - 2Mouse 1. definition 2. functions1. pointing device, replicates hand movement on screen
2. start applications, browse, manage folders..
- 3Digital camera 1. definition 2. storage types 3. how to view/print1. 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
- 4Bar code reader 1. definition 2. function 3. connections1. 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
- 5Scanner 1. definition 2. how1. 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
- 6Touch screen 1. definition 2. how 3. devices1. 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
- 7Web cam 1. definition 2. function 3. connections1. device used for capturing video & images (most have built in mic)
2. used for video conferencing/calling over the internet
3. through USB cable
- 8Media card reader 1. definition 2. connections 3. slots1. allows PC to read memory cards from devices such as cameras
2. USB to PC
3. Micro SD & Mini SD
- 9Docking station 1. definition 2. how to connect1. 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
- 10KVM Switch 1. definition 2. ports 3. buttons 4. sizes1. 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
- 11Smart TV 1. definition 2. uses 3. built in functions1. TV allows you to connect to internet, combined with a computer
2. apps, webpage, photos, movies, music
3. built in webcam & mic
- 12Smart card 1. definition 2. uses 3. how1. card with a embedded microprocessor chip
2. used to prove your identity
3. smart card reader used to accept & read smart cards
- 13Biometric device 1. definition 2. example1. proves identity by recognising unique physical characteristic
2. fingerprint scanner: swipe/hold on scanner, grants or denies access based on print
- 14Motion sensor 1. definition 2. connections1. records hand movements in mid air without making contact with device
2. USB cable to PC
- 15Digitizer 1. definition 2. appearance 3. connections1. 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
- 16Game pads & Joysticks 1. definition 2. connections1. controller for gaming systems and computers
2. USB to PC / other device