Chapter 4 Input
Select the input devices often found with a point-of-sale system.
-MICR -touch screen
In photography, there are two ways to focus on distant objects: optical zoom and __ zoom.
digital
Select the popular video teleconferencing software.
-Apple Facetime -Microsoft Skype -Google Hangouts
Select the input devices often found at a point-of-sale station.
-Bar code or UPC reader -Keypad -UPC scanning wand
Which of the following technologies are used by facial recognition software?
-Feature charting -Skin texture measuring -3D mapping
MEMS chips are used in which of the following?
-Hearing aids -Smartphones
Which of the following traits are currently used for biometric identification?
-Irises -Fingerprints -Stride
Select the three main ways of detecting and recording fingerprints.
-Optical (takes a photo of the fingerprint) -Ultra-sonic (uses sound waves to detect ridges and whorls) -Capacitance (uses electron movement, similar to a touchscreen or touchpad)
Select the qualities that make a trait useful for biometic recognition.
-The trait must not change over time. -Everyone must have the trait. -The trait must be measurably different with each person.
Speech recognition software uses which of the following characteristics?
-Voice frequency -Voice pitch -Speech rhythms
These facilitate getting data and information into your computer.
-input devices
Examples of input devices include
-mouse -keyboard -camera
Smartphone cameras work by focusing incoming light onto what type of array that captures images?
Active Pixel Scanner
3D mapping, feature charting, and skin texture are some of the methods facial recognition software uses to identify individuals.
True
Most touch pads use ________ to sense when a finger has moved across the pad.
capacitance
The technology that allows any text, even handwritten scrawls, to be digitized is known as optical ___ recognition.
character
The technology that allows any text, even handwritten scrawls, to be digitized is known as optical ________recognition.
character
Magnetic Ink Recognition (MICR) is a technology that is most commonly seen on
checks
The most common computer keyboard is named for the first six letters on the top row of letters and is sometimes referred to as a_____________ keyboard.
qwerty
With optical zoom, resolution ______.
remains the same.
A combination of input and output device that allows users to interact with large computer displays that is sometimes found in classrooms is called an interactive whiteboard or a ___.
smartboard
Often found in classrooms, allow instructors to display and interact with images where all the students can observe what they are doing.
smartphones
An easy to use camera that has an extremely strong optical zoom is a ____ camera.
superzoom
Usually, webcams are purchased for use with which of the following devices?
Desktop computers
The technology (chips) that allow cell phone microphones and hearing aids to be so small is the ________ chip.
MEMS
This technology allows musicians to create written sheet music simply by playing an instrument.
MIDI
A commonly used short-range wireless technology used for data transfer and electronic payments is called ________.
NFC
Which of the following is a short range wireless technology used for data transfer and electronic payments?
NFC
The technology that uses the reflection of a laser of the graphite left by a #2 pencil to determine if a bubble has been filled in is called
OMR
The number of pixels in an image is called the image's
Resolution
When discussing digital cameras or smartphone cameras with APS CMOS, APS stands for
active pixel sensor
The mouse shown above fits the hand comfortably and can reduce the risk of repetitive stress injuries such as carpel tunnel. It is called a(n) ________ mouse.
ergonomic
To help avoid repetitive stress injuries such as carpel tunnel, consider using a(n)______________ keyboard.
ergonomic
A means of identifying an individual from a distance is called "stride" or "________" analysis.
gait
Some of the most exciting (and most scary!) videos on YouTube were made using a
gopro
Virtual keyboards, buttons, cameras, and microphones are examples of some of the devices ___________found on a typical smartphone.
input
An advantage of using a point-and-shoot camera rather than a smartphone camera is that point-and-shoot cameras often have enhanced ____________zoom capability.
optical
In photography, there are two ways to zoom-in on distant objects: digital zoom and ______ zoom.
optical
Some newer high-end smartphone cameras have ___________zoom capability.
optical
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optical
The technology that uses a laser's reflection to detect the graphite left by a #2 pencil is called mark recognition.
optical
To create an image, the technology used by smartphones is called active _____.
pixel sensor
Devices such as modern check-out machines in stores are called ______________ -of-sale (or service) machines.
point
While texting a friend, your phone suggests the next word to use. This technology is called ________text.
predictive
Technologies that permit alternative means of entering data into a digital device, such as using your voice to write text messages, are referred to as _________technologies.
adaptive
Many hands-free devices and other mainstream computer input tools have resulted from the creation of _____.
adaptive use technologies
Literally meaning "life measure," ________________technologies enable accurate identification.
biometrics
Magnetic Ink Recognition (MICR) is a technology that is most commonly seen used to read information on ____.
checks
Using a stylus and touch pad to map the signature and also measure pressure, pen angle, pen up/down, speed, etc., is called ________ signature recognition.
dynamic
The most common method of eye recognition uses the ____ for identification purposes.
iris
Which of the following are smartphone input devices?
-Motion sensors -Buttons and/or switches -Microphone
Which of the following are the common choices among digital cameras?
-Point-and-shoot -digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR)
To allow hands-free calling, many cars are now ______capable.
bluetooth
Which of the following are input devices commonly found in a smartphone?
-Cameras -Microphones
Which of the following is the shortcut for taking a screenshot on a Macintosh computer?
-Command + Option + Plus sign ->this shortcut zooms in on the screen. -Command + Option + Minus sign ->This shortcut zooms out on the screen. -Command + Shift + 4 ->this shortcut for taking a screenshot on most Macintosh computers. -Command + Z->This is the Undo shortcut. Command + Shift + 4->Screen Shot
Which of the following are input devices?
-Controller -Point-of-sale device -Barcode scanner
What does this Windows shortcut do?
-Cuts The shortcut for cut is CTRL+V. -Bolds The shortcut for cut is CTRL+B. -Saves The shortcut for cut is CTRL+S. -Underlines The shortcut for cut is CTRL+u.
Which of the following technologies are used for facial recognition?
-Feature charting -Skin texture -3D mapping
Smartphone cameras work by focusing incoming light onto what type of array that captures images?
Active pixel sensor
Smartphone cameras work by focusing incoming light onto what type of array that captures images?
Active pixel sensor/ Active pixel scanner
Using extremely low-power radio signals, short-distance wireless connections are often made using _____.
Bluetooth
Match the appropriate Windows keyboard shortcut with its result
CTRL+P-> Print:This is the shortcut for print. CTRL+S - Save:This is the shortcut for save. CTRL+Z ->Undo:This is the shortcut for undo. CTRL+ESC-> Start menu
Fingerprints are most commonly scanned using ______ technology.
Capacitance
Fingerprints are most commonly scanned using __________ technology.
Capacitance
Match the Macintosh keyboard shortcut with the appropriate result.
Command + A ->Select all Command + S ->Save Command + F-> Find (in most apps) Command + Shift + 3 ->Snipping tool
Match the Macintosh keyboard shortcut with the appropriate result.
Command + V ->Paste Command + I ->Italicize Command + Z ->Undo last action Command + C ->Copy
Using a stylus and touchpad to map the signature and also measure pressure, pen angle, pen up/down, speed, etc., is known as what type of signature recognition?
Dynamic
In general, game controllers from other manufacturers can be interchanged between different types of gaming consoles.
False
Relatively rugged, water-resistant video cameras that allow users to film high-definition video under harsh conditions, such as on ski mountains, on or in the ocean, or at high altitudes are called extreme action video cameras or simply _____.
GoPros
Many digital single-lens reflex (DSLRs) have full (35 mm) sensor arrays enabling photographers to take extremely ___ -resolution photos.
High
Match the camera with the user's needs.
High resolution with interchangeable lens capability -> Choice, Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera Ease of use with some optical zoom capability -> Point-and-shoot camera Ease of use with high optical zoom capability-> Superzoom camera
Because of their compact size, touchpads are most often used with _____ computers.
Laptop
The technology that allows relatively high-quality sound to come from tiny devices such as hearing aids and smartphones is called the ___ chip.
MEMS
The technology that allows a computer to serve as a sound studio is known as
MIDI
The technology that musicians often use to connect their instruments to computers is
MIDI
The technology (chips) that allow cell phone microphones and hearing aids to be so small is the
Microelectromechanical system (MEMS)
As games become more specialized what is the impact on the amount and type of game controllers available?
More options available
Apple Pay, Google Wallet and Android Pay all use which of the following _____.
NFC technology.
Apple Pay uses _____ for payment transfer.
Near Field Communication (NFC)
OMR stands for which of the following?
Optical Mark Recognition
Most keyboards have the letters in a rather strange arrangement. Because of this layout, they are referred to as _____ keyboards.
QWERTY
RFID stands for which of the following?
Radio Frequency Identification.
When discussing digital camera photo quality, one of the most important factors is how many pixels are used to create the photo image. This equals the photo's
Resolution
A device commonly used for checkout in stores that measures the reflection of a laser beam is called a __ reader.
barcode
A device commonly used for checkout in stores, to measure the reflection of a laser beam, is called a reader.
barcode
Short-range wireless connections for earphones are possible because of _____________technology.
bluetooth
Speakers and headphones often use the wireless standard called _____ to receive audio data.
bluetooth
Every gaming console uses a specific input device called a(n)
controller
Using a stylus and touchpad to map the signature and also measure pressure, pen angle, pen up/down, speed, etc., is called ___________signature recognition.
dynamic
A method of identification that is valuable because it can be used at night or through walls with infrared cameras or even with satellite imagery is _____.
gait analysis
A peripheral such as a keyboard or a mouse is an example of a(n) _________ device.
input
The two methods of identifying people by their eyes are retina scanning __________________and scanning.
iris
___________scanning involves taking a photo of the colored part of the eye and comparing it to a database of images.
iris
The most common audio input device is a(n)
microphone
The number of pixels in an image defines the picture's _____.
resolution
A device that allows you take a paper document and import it into your computer is a _____.
scanner
The technology that uses cameras, microphones, displays, speakers, and software to allow users to both see and hear each other is called _____.
video conferencing
Skype and Google Hangouts are examples of sites that facilitate
videoconferencing
Most smartphones have a ______.
virtual (touchscreen) keyboard
With ____ recognition technologies, frequency, pitch, speech rhythms, and other characteristics are charted and compared to existing records.
voice
A camera that takes photos or streams video into a computer or over the Internet is called a
webcam
Most laptops come with a built-in camera that allows you to video-conference. This camera is called a _____.
webcam
Select the technologies used by facial recognition software.
-3-D mapping -Feature charting -Skin texture analysis
___ analysis or walking stride identification is valuable because it can be used at night or through walls with infrared cameras or even with satellite imagery.
gait
The pointing device found on nearly all laptops is a(n)
trackpad
Which of the following are the current uses for Radio frequency identification(RFID) tags?
-Package shipment tracking -Inventory tracking -Pet identification
How can you attach a mouse or other pointing device to your computer?
-With an IrDA connection -With a Bluetooth connection -With a wire through a universal serial bus (USB) port
Select the reasons to use an alternative touchpad or stylus pad.
-Large multitouch touchpads provide significant control advantages over a mouse. -Artists and graphic designers often like specialized stylus touchpads. -Some users prefer a touchpad over a mouse or trackball.
Which of the following input devices are often found with a point-of-sale system?
-Magnetic Ink -Character reader (MICR) -Touchscreen Scale
Which of the following are popular game controller options?
-Musical instruments -Nearly every sort of weapon -Steering wheels, pedals for racing, and flying games
Which of the following are used to take fingerprints?
-Optical (takes a photo of the fingerprint) -Ultra-sonic (uses sound waves to detect ridges and whorls) -Capacitance (uses electron movement, similar to a touchscreen or touchpad)
Which of the following are the advantages of a point-and-shoot camera over a smartphone camera?/Select the advantages of a point-and-shoot camera over a smartphone camera.
-Point-and-shoot cameras, being thicker, often come with optical zoom capability. -Point-and-shoot cameras often have larger pixel sensor arrays, providing higher resolution.
Which of the following are the features common in digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras?
-Usually have a mirror that allows the photographer to look directly through the lens. -Typically have larger active pixel sensor arrays. -Often allow for interchangeable lenses.
A technology that allows high-quality cameras to be small enough to fit in a smart phone is pixel sensor CMOS technology.
Active
Which of the following input devices are often found at a point-of-sale station?
-UPC scanning wand -Bar code or universal product code (UPC) reader -Keypad
Equipment and technology that allows users to input data into a computer without the use of a traditional keyboard and mouse or touchpad is referred to as _____.
adaptive use technology
Which of the following camera features are included with most smartphones?
-LED flash capability -Video capability -Front and rear-facing cameras
Which of the following is an adaptive use (alternative input) technologies used for entering information into computers?
-Sipping or puffing technologies -Head or chin wands -Voice recognition software
As technology advances, there are _____.
many more keyboards
Provides short-distance wireless communication between electronic devices using extremely low power radio signals.
Bluetooth
Which of the following company popularized the use of the mouse for personal computers?
Apple
__ scanning involves taking a photo of the colored part of the eye and comparing it to a database of images.
IRIS
The pointing device most commonly used with a desktop computer is called a
Mouse
A device that turns hardcopy, such as a paper document, into a digital format that can be viewed or manipulated on a computer is an optical
scanner
Most smartphones and tablets have ________________ (touchscreen) keyboards.
Virtual
