chapter 4

False

The quality of scanned images is indicated by optical resolution, usually measured in pixels per image.

touch screens

What input devices are common on portable computers, as well as on smartphones and other mobile devices?

drag-and-drop

What mouse operation relocates a selected object by moving it to a new location?

signature capture device

What pen-based input device can be used for authorizing credit card purchases at checkout counters?

laser printers

What printers form images with toner powder?

handwriting recognition technology

What software feature allows a computer to interpret as individual characters any data input with a digital pen?

magnetic ink character recognition (MICR)

What technology is used primarily by the banking industry to facilitate check processing?

optical character recognition (OCR)

What technology recognizes text characters printed on a document?

Digital Storage Medium

A digital camera stores recorded images on a(n) ____.

True

A duplex scanner can scan both sides of a document at one time.

displays 1,920 pixels horizontally and 1,080 pixels vertically

A monitor with a resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 ____.

turnaround document

A utility bill that is sent to a customer with the account number and billing date preprinted in optical characters is an example of a ____.

source data automation

Capturing data electronically from a source document or entering data directly into a computer at the time and place the data is generated is known as ____.

False

Computer speakers are the most common form of output device used with computer systems.

soft copy

Content shown on an e-reader is an example of (a) ____.

False

Function keys are used in combination with the control key to enter commands into the computer.

True

To enable hands-free operation and faster input, speech recognition capabilities are usually incorporated into smartphones, GPS systems, and other mobile devices.

graphics processing unit (GPU)

What chip is devoted to rendering images on a display device?

headsets

What headphones have a built-in microphone that are often used when dictating, making phone calls, or participating in Web conferences using a computer?

optical scanner

What input device captures an image of an object (usually a flat object, such as a printed document, photograph, or drawing) in digital form, and then transfers that data to a computer?