CIIS151: Fundamentals of Computing - Input & Output

These flashcards cover key concepts related to input and output devices in computing, including types of keyboards, pointing devices, scanners, printers, and assistive technology.

What are the common input methods for computers?

Keyboard, pointing devices, touch screens, pen input, motion input, voice input, video input, scanners and reading devices.

What is a keyboard?

An input device that contains keys users press to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device.

What is an ergonomic keyboard?

A keyboard designed to reduce the chance of repetitive strain injuries of wrist and hand.

What is a touchpad?

A small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.

What is pen input?

Input method where a stylus or digital pen is used on a flat surface to write, draw, or make selections.

What is a graphics tablet?

An electronic plastic board that detects and converts movements of a stylus or digital pen into signals sent to the computer.

What does a scanner do?

A light-sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and translates them into a form the computer can process.

What is optical character recognition (OCR)?

Technology that uses an optical reader to read characters and convert them into digital data.

What is the process of voice input?

Entering data by speaking into a microphone, distinguished by the capability of the device to recognize spoken words.

What is output in computing?

Data that has been processed into a useful form, such as text, graphics, audio, or video.

What do LCD monitors primarily use?

A digital signal to produce a picture.

What is an all-in-one printer?

A single device that can print, scan, copy, and sometimes fax.

How does a label printer operate?

It prints on adhesive-type material that can be applied to various items.

What is a 3-D printer?

A printer that uses additive manufacturing to create objects layer by layer.

What is assistive technology in computing?

Technology that provides support and methods for effective input and output for users with disabilities.