Flashcards
Input devices
Flashcards do conjunto (11)
- 1Keyboard advantages1. very little training needed.
2. can enter data very quickly if user is skilled.
3. specialist keyboards are available. - 2Keyboard dissadvanages1. easy to make mistakes when typing.
2. keyboards are not suitable for creating diagrams.
3. excessive use can lead to RSI. - 3Mouse advantages1. require little training.
2. works well with keyboards for data entry.
3. Ideal for desktop computers. - 4Mouse disadvantages1. they need flat space next to the computer.
2. Excessive use can lead to RSI.
3. battery can wear out on wireless mouse. - 5Concept keyboard advantages1. Very fast in making non-text selection such as menu options.
2. The keyboard is waterproof. - 6Concept keyboard disadvantages1. poor text or numeric input.
2. limited to options shown on the keyboard. - 7Touch screen advantages1. Easy to use so no training needed.
2. Software can alter screen when being used so more flexible than C-keyboard.
3. Can make use of finger gestures to do things like zooming or selecting. - 8Touch screen dissadvantages1. not suitable for imputing large amounts of data.
2. tiring to use for long periods.
3. more expensive than alternatives such as mouse. - 9Graphic tablet advantages1. much more natural to draw diagrams with pencil like implement rather than mouse.
2. Great level of accuracy. - 10Graphic tablet disadvantages1. not very suitable for general selection work such as pointing and clicking on menu items.
2. Graphic tablets are much more expensive than mouse. - 11—