CIS Chapter 4

optical character recognition (OCR)

What technology recognizes text characters printed on a document?

Megapixels

One factor affecting digital camera quality is the number of pixels, measured in ____, used to store the data for each image.

False

Optical character recognition (OCR) is a technology used primarily by the banking industry to facilitate check processing.

OLED

Plasma displays use a layered technology like LCD and ____ and look similar to LCD displays.

Pages per minute (ppm)

Print speed is typically measured in ____.

CRT Monitor

The ____ used to be the norm for desktop computers.

True

Automating the data entry process is referred to as source data automation.

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

Display device size is measured diagonally from corner to corner as opposed to the way TV screens are measured.

gas plasma

The most common flat-panel technologies include liquid crystal display (LCD), various types of light emitting diode (LED), ____, and e-paper.

pixel depth

The number of bits used to store color information about each pixel is called ____.

graphics processing unit (GPU)

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

laser printers

What printers form images with toner powder?

Touch coding system

A ____ is a large screen computer either built into a table or designed to be used on a table that allows multi-touch input from multiple users.

Barcode

A ____ is an optical code that represents data with bars of varying widths or heights.

Pixel

A ____ is the smallest colorable area on a display device.

mouse

A ____ typically rests on the desk or other flat surface close to the user's computer, and it is moved across the surface with the user's hand in the appropriate direction to point to and select objects on the screen.

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 ____.

True

In addition to a keyboard, most computers today are used in conjunction with some type of pointing device.

True

PHOLED technology is especially appropriate for use on mobile devices, consumer electronics, and other devices where power consumption is an important concern.

False

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

True

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

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?

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?

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?

Portable barcode reader

____ are particularly useful for individuals who need to scan barcodes while on the go.

Biometric Reader

____ are used to input data about a person so that the individual's identity can be verified based on a particular unique physiological characteristic.

Ink-jet printers

____ form images by spraying tiny drops of liquid ink onto the page, one printed line at a time.

Function

___ keys on a keyboard are used for issuing commands in some programs.

False

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

dots per inch (dpi)

In a printer, the number of ____ affects the quality of printed output.