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CPTR 1002 Lesson 5
Input, Output, and Processing
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Business
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06/07/2011

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audio input
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The process of inputting sound into the computer.
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biometrics
Definition
An authentication technique using automated methods of recognizing a person based on a physiological or behavioral characteristic.
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data projector
Definition
Output device that projects the image from a computer screen onto a larger screen; primarily used for presentations.
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digital camera
Definition
A camera using digital technology.
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dot matrix printer
Definition
A printer producing images by transferring ink to the paper by striking a ribbon with pins.
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fax machine
Definition
An input/output device; transmits and receives documents over a telephone line.
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floppy disk
Definition
A storage device; flat circles of iron oxide-coated plastic enclosed in a hard plastic case.
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graphics tablet
Definition
Also called a digitizing tablet, is a flat drawing surface on which the user can draw figures or write something free hand.
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hard disk
Definition
Primarily used to store data inside of the computer; although removable hard disks also are available.
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impact printer
Definition
A printer which uses a mechanism that actually strikes the paper to form letters and images.
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inkjet printer
Definition
An inexpensive printer which provides a good quality color printing where color is sprayed onto the paper.
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input
Definition
Data or instructions entered into the computer.
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input devices
Definition
Devices used to input data into the computer.
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joystick
Definition
A type of input device primarily used for games; a plastic or metal rod mounted on a base.
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keyboard
Definition
Most commonly used input device for entering numeric and alphabetic data into a computer.
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label printer
Definition
An output device which prints labels of various types and sizes on adhesive-type paper.
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laser printer
Definition
A printer which produces images using the same technology as copier machines.
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magnetic tape
Definition
Storage media; mostly used for making backup copies of large volumes of data.
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mobile printer
Definition
A small battery-powered printer; primarily used to print from a notebook computer.
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monitor
Definition
Output device; produces soft copy.
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mouse
Definition
The most commonly used pointing device for personal computers.
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multifunctional peripheral
Definition
Output device that provides the functionality of a printer, a scanner, a copier, and a fax machine.
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nonimpact printer
Definition
A printer that forms characters without striking the paper.
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optical storage
Definition
Uses laser technology to read and write data on silver platters.
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output
Definition
Data that has been processed by the computer.
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output devices
Definition
Devices which enable you to get the results of the processed data.
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plotter
Definition
An output device generally used by architects and engineers.
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pointing device
Definition
An input device that allows a user to position the pointer on the screen.
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Printer
Definition
Used to produce a paper or hard copy of the processing results.
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scanner
Definition
Input device used to make a digital copy of pictures or other document.
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soft copy
Definition
Information displayed on a monitor.
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solid state storage
Definition
Non-volatile, removable medium that uses integrated circuits.
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speaker
Definition
Output device; produces sound.
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stylus
Definition
A Pen-like writing instrument that allows the user to input information by writing on a PDA or other mobile device or to use the pen as a pointer.
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thermal printer
Definition
A printer that forms characters by heating paper. Requires special heat-sensitive paper.
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touch display screen
Definition
Input device; A special screen with pictures or shapes.
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touchpad
Definition
An input device commonly used on laptop computers. To move the pointer, slide your fingertip across the surface of the pad.
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trackball
Definition
A pointing device that works like a mouse turned upside down; the ball is on top of the device.
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tracks
Definition
A circle on a magnetic media storage device; where data is stored.
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USB flash drive
Definition
A small removable data storage device that uses flash memory.
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video input
Definition
The process of capturing full-motion images with a type of video camera.
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voice input
Definition
The process of using a microphone to input voice; a category of audio input.
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voice recognition
Definition
The computer's capability of distinguishing spoken words.
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wheel
Definition
A steering-wheel type of device used with games to simulate driving a vehicle.
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