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| any data/instructions entered into a computer's memory |
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| a collection of uprocessed items, including text, numbers, images, audio/video |
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| a series of related instructions that tell a computer what tasks to perform and how |
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| an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action |
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| an instruction a user issues by replying to a question displayed by a program |
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| any hardware component that allows users to enter data/instructions (programs, commands/user responses) into a computer |
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| an input device that contains keys users press to enter data and instructions into a computer |
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| a symbol on the screen that indicates where the next character you type will appear |
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| another name for insertion point |
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| most common type for current desktops and has 12+ function keys, 2 CTRL, 2 ALT, arrow/additonal keys between typing area and numberic keypad |
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| are programmed to issue commands to a computer |
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| switches between two states each time it is pressed |
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| 2 most used examples of a toggle key |
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| includes programmable keys for customization, lights up for visibility in all lighting, some have displays that show statistics |
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| wireless/cordless keyboard |
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| battery powered device that transmits data to the system unit w/wirelees tech like radio waves (Bluetooth) or infrared light waves (IrDA) |
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| how do most wired keyboards connect to the system unit |
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| a design that reduces the chance of wrist and hand injuries |
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| incorporates comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of the workplace |
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| a key is pressed and software predicts the word you want (usually on a cell phone) |
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| an input device that allows users to control a pointer on the screen |
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| a small symbol on the screen whose location/shape change as users move a pointing device |
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| a pointing device(wired or wireless) that fits under palm/most common type of desktop pointing device |
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| a user controlled pointer via a mouse |
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| uses devices that emit/sense light to detect it's own movement with optical sensors or lasers |
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| an optical type that uses lasers instead of optical sensors and is more expensive than one w/optical sensors |
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| is motion sensing type w/extra buttons that allow the control of objects, media players/slide shows by moving it through the air |
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| user performed operations done by holding a button/moving the device in a pattern |
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| stationary pointing device w/ball on top or side usually ping-pong ball in size |
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| small, flat, rectangular pointing device sensitive to pressure/motion |
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| pressure-sensitive pointing device between keyboard keys that look like a pencil eraser |
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| a display device that is touch-sensitive |
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| a screen that recognizes multiple points of contact at the same time |
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| a free standing computer usually with a touch screen |
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| a new touch screen w/ a 30" tabletop display allowing multiple users at the same time |
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| usually on media players w/out touch screens and can contain buttons/wheels |
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| you touch a stylus or digital pen on a flat surface to write, draw, or make selections |
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| small metal or plastic device that looks like a tiny ink pen/uses pressure instead of ink |
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| larger than a stylus w/more functionality and usually pressure sensitive |
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| handwriting recognition software |
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| a program that translates handwritten characters created w/stylus or pen into characters computers can process |
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| takes handwritten signature and transmits to a computer |
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| flat, rectangular, electroic, plastic board that transmits drawn graphics to a computer screen |
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| another term for the graphics tablet used w/large-scale applications |
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| full-size and usually used w/ a smart phone or PDA |
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| projects the image on a flat surface |
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| an input device that directs the movements/actions of on-screen objects |
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| held w/both hands and has buttons and/or sticks |
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| handheld vertical lever mounted on a base |
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| usually also have foot pedals and are used for steering |
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| detects light and used to shoot targets |
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| flat electronic device divided into panels that are pressed by user's feet |
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| motion-sensing game controllers |
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| allow user to move a handheld device through the air |
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| uses Bluetooth to communicate with it's console |
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| a mobile device that allows users to take pictures and store them digitally |
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| what are the basic types of digital cameras |
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| studio, field and point-and-shoot |
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| stationary/used for professional studio work |
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| portable w/many lenses/attachments |
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| affordable/lightweight more geared towards the home/small business user |
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| transfers a copy of digital image to a computer's hard disk |
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| what factors affect the quality of digital photos |
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| resolution and # of bits stored in each pixel |
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| the smallest element in an electronic display |
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| # of horizontal/vertical pixels in a display device |
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| how does the number of bits stored in each pixel affect the photo quality |
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| the more bits used to represent a pixel the more colors/shades of gray that can be represented |
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| what do digital camera manufactures use ppi to represent |
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| actual photographed resolution |
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| instead of or in addition to optical resolution and is usually higher, too |
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| the process of entering input by speaking into a microphone |
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| the computer’s capability of distinguishing spoken words |
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| speech recognition is another term for |
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| the process of entering any sound into the computer |
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| what are the common types of audio input |
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| speech, music, and sound effects |
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| music production software |
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| allows users to record, compose, mix, and edit music and sounds |
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| a meeting between two or more geographically separated people |
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| records video as digital signals instead of analog signals and many can capture still frames/motion |
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| converts analog video signal into a digital signal a computer can process |
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| a DV camera that enables a user to capture video/still images, email w/video attachments, add live images to instant IMs, broadcast live images over the internet and make video phone calls |
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| both parties see each other and communicate over the internet |
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| has the illusion of moving images because it sends a continual stream of still images |
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| the original form of the data |
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| usually called a scanner is a light-sensing input device that reads printed text/graphics then translates the results into a form the computer can process |
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| what are the types of scanners |
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| flatbed, pen, sheet-fed and drum |
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| like a copy machine the scanning mech passes under the item which is placed on a glass surface |
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| what types of items can a flatbed scanner scan |
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| single-sheet documents, bound material, photos;some have trays for slides, transparencies/negatives |
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| move device over text to scan the transfer to computer and some connect to a smart phone |
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| what types of items can a pen or handheld scanner scan |
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| item to scan is pulled into stationary scanning mech, smaller than a flatbed; a model specifically for photos is the photo scanner |
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| what types of items can a sheet-fed scanner scan |
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| single-sheet documents, photos, slides (w/an adapter) and negatives |
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| item to scan rotates around stationary scanning mech, very expensive, geared toward large businesses |
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| what types of items can a drum scanner scan |
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| single-sheet documents, photos, slides and negatives |
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| optical character recognition |
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| involves reading characters from ordinary documents |
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| optical character recognition |
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| consists of capturing, storing, analyzing, displaying, printing/manipulating images and allows users to converts paper documents into electronic images |
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| similar to an electronic filing cabinet that provides access to exact copies of original documents |
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| a device that uses a light source to read characters, marks and codes then converts them into digital data |
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| small optical scanners and sophisticated software to analyze what is read |
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| a document you return to the company that creates and sends it |
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| reads hand-drawn marks such as small circles or rectangles |
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| scan documents and match the patterns of light |
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| bar code reader or bar code scanner |
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| uses laser beams to read bar codes |
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| id code consisting of a vertical set of lines/spaces varying in width or a 2-Dpattern w/dots,squares,other images |
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| what type of bar code does the United States Postal Service use |
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| what type of bar code do retail/grocery stores use |
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| radio frequency identification |
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| radio frequency identification |
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| uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object |
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| what does and RFID reader do |
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| reads information on the tag via radio waves |
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| what type of info can an RFID reader track |
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| times, locations, objects, receipts, inventory, tire pressure/temp |
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| magnetic stripe card readers or magstripe readers |
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| read the magnetic stripe on the back of cards like credit cards |
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| magnetic ink character recognition |
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| magnetic ink character recognition devices |
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| read text printed with magnetized ink like on checks from a bank |
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| what does an MICR reader do |
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| convert MICR characters into a form the computer can process |
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| obtain data directly at location where transaction/event takes place like in restaurants,stores,factories,warehouses |
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| the technology of authenticating a persons identity by verifying personal characteristics |
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a physiological or behavioral characteristic like fingerprint,voice,
signature,eye pattern/facial feature |
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| translates a personal characteristic(input)to a digital code/compares it to stored digital code for verification |
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| what are the common types of biometric devices |
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| fingerprint reader, hand geometry system, iris recognition system |
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| captures curves/indentations of prints to verify identity allowing access, or to perform a specific action |
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| captures a live face image/compares w/a stored image to determine liegitimate users |
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| measures the shape/size of the hand |
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| voice verification system |
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| compares live speech w/stored voice patterns |
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| signature verification system |
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| recognizes the shape of a handwritten signature/measures the pressure/motion used while writing |
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| uses iris recognition tech to read patterns in the iris of the eye which are as unique as a fingerprint |
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| scan patterns of blood vessels in the back of the retina |
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| a computer that allows users to send data to and/or receive information from a host computer |
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| point of sale terminal records purchases, processes payment and updates inventory |
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| automated teller machine is a self-service banking machine |
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| personal identification number is a password used to identify that a person is the cardholder |
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| a self-service DVD rental machine |
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| Americans w/ Disabilities Act requires companies w/15+ to make reasonable accomodations for disabled employees |
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| metal or plastic plate over keyboard that allows hands to rest w/out pressing keys |
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| a graphic of a standard keyboard displayed on the screen |
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| allows users w/limited hand movement to control the pointer/insertion point |
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| detects human motions like sign language, facial movement, lip reading or following eye gazes |
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