Flashcards

Chapter 6

Jacob Andre English 11 cards

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1ArtifactA horizontally torn image on a computer screen.
2Barcode ReaderA device used to scan barcodes on products at the points of sale or when taking inventory.
3Biometric DeviceAn input device that can identify biological data about a person’s fingerprints, handprints, face, voice, eyes, and handwriting.
4BNC ConnectorAn outdated network connector used with thin coaxial cable. Some BNC connectors are T-shaped and are called T-connectors. One end of the T connects to the NIC, and the two other ends can connect to cables or end a bus formation with a terminator.
5Burn-inWhen a static image stays on a monitor for many hours, leaving a permanent impression of the image on the monitor.
6Chip ReaderA device that reads the chip on a smart card or license to pull information from it.
7Coaxial CableA cable that has a single copper wire down the middle and a braided shield around it.
8DB-9/Serial portA male 9-pin or 25-pin port on a computer system used by slower I/O devices such as a mouse or modem. Data travels serially, one bit at a time, through the port. Serial ports are sometimes configured as COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4. Also called DB-9 or DB9 port.
9DB-15/VGA (Video Graphics Array) portA 15-pin analog video port popular for many years. Also called DB-15, DB15 port, DE15 port, or HD15 port.
10Dead PixelA pixel on an LCD monitor that is not working and can appear as a small white, black, or colored spot on the screen.
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