Digital Devices- "Define that Device"

A hardware device capable of reading a barcode

Define: Bar Code Reader

An optical disc which contains audio or software data

Define: CD

A device that handles all the instructions it receives from hardware and software running on the computer, is often called the "BRAIN," and it processes all of the commands.

Define: Central Processing Unit (CPU)

A device that looks similar to an electronic typewriters, that allows the user to input letters, numbers, and other symbols that can serve as commands or be used to type text.

Define: Computer Keyboard

A device that allows a user to control a pointer/cursor and manipulate on-screen objects such as icons, files, images, and folders.

Define: Computer Mouse

A disc capable of storing large amounts of data on one disc, such as movies, that is the size of a standard Compact Disc.

Define: DVD

A device that takes pictures, stores the image as data on a memory card, and, once connected to a computer, transfers images and videos to the computer.

Define: Digital Camera

A device that lets you read and write data on a memory card.

Define: Digital Card Reader

A device, that either plugs into a computer's line out or to some speakers, to privately listen to audio without disturbing others. This device fits inside the user's ears.

Define: Earbuds

A device that is not part of the computer that can store a lot of data. It is often used for a backup or to move data from one computer to another.

Define: External Hard Drive

A small device that is an easy way to store and transfer information/ data.

Define: Flash Drive

A device designed to be connected to a computer or console gaming system that has multiple buttons and may have one or two mini joysticks, which is used for playing video games.

Define: Game Controller/Joystick

A device that enables an artist to draw or sketch digitally using a pen or stylus, which is helpful because it provides a more natural and precise feel than a standard computer mouse.

Define: Graphing Tablet

A device that allows computer users to input audio into their computers. This device can be held in your hand.

Define: Hand Held Microphone

A device, that either plugs into a computer's line out or to some speakers, to privately listen to audio without disturbing others. This device rests on the outside of the user's ears.

Define: Headphones

A memory hardware device that permanently stores and retrieves data on a computer.

Define: Internal Hard Drive

A type of media that is often used to store photos, videos, or other data in electronic devices, such as digital cameras, digital camcorders, handheld computers, MP3 Players, game consoles, card, readers, and printers.

Define: Memory Cards

A device that allows computer users to input audio into their computers. This device has a stand and sits on a computer desk.

Define: Microphone on a Stand

A device that displays video images to the user.

Define: Monitor

A device responsible for taking electronic data stored on a computer or computing device and generating a hard copy of that data (usually onto paper).

Define: Printer

A device that can take images generated by a computer and reproduce them on a large, flat, white surface to show a presentation.

Define: Projector

A device inside a system unit that stores information/data until it is saved or the power on the computer is turned off.

Define: RAM

A permanent memory device that runs an operating system and comes with a computer.

Define: ROM

A device for a computer, that allows a user to take a printed picture, drawing, or document and convert it into a digital file so that it can stored, viewed, and edited on a computer.

Define: Scanner

A device connected to a computer's sound card that outputs sound generated by the computer.

Define: Speakers

A device that connects to a computer (and the Internet) to capture either still pictures or motion video (with sound) of a user or other objects to is pointing toward.

Define: Web Camera