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| conventional input devices found on microcomputers are... |
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qwerty keyboard
dvorak keyboard |
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- most common letters are spread out
- most common letters are on home row |
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| Name 3 different types of mice used on today's computers |
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| wireless, trackpoint, touchpad |
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| Name 4 devices that are classified as 'pointing' input devices |
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| game controls, trackball mouse, trackpoint device, optical mouse |
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| How does a joystick work? |
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| they send data to the computer and provide input to computer |
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| Name two adavantages of a CRT over a LCD monitor |
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| better view from angle, cheaper |
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| Name two advantages of a LCD screen over a CRT screen |
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| smaller, lighter, less eyestrain |
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| Name a device that produces a hard copy output |
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| Name three things that influence the clarity of a monitor |
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| refresh rate, dot pitch, resolution |
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| What type of monitor is typically found on a laptop computer? |
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| A printer that uses a ribbon to form characters on a page is called... |
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| A printer that places an image on the paper with no direct contact is called... |
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| Name 3 different types of non-impact printers |
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| starting the computer when it was completely shut down |
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| restarting system when powered on |
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| place to add something on a computer |
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| List at least 3 parts you might find inside the system unit |
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| power supply, expansion cards, sound cards |
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| List at least 3 kinds of expansion cards |
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