Computer Input

ergonomic

A computer mouse that fits the hand comfortably and can reduce the risk of repetitive stress injuries such as carpel tunnel. It is called a(n) __ mouse.

scanner

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

input

A peripheral such as a keyboard or a mouse is an example of a(n) device.

Optical

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

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.

superzoom

An easy to use camera that has an extremely strong optical zoom is a ____ camera.

More options available

As games become more specialized what is the impact on the amount and type of game controllers available?

Large Print Keyboard

Chen needs a keyboard for his grandfather whose vision is not as good as it used to be

superzoom camera

Ease of use with high optical zoom capability

point-and-shoot camera

Ease of use with some optical zoom capability

controller

Every gaming console uses a specific input device called a(n)

cannot be interchanged between different types of gaming consoles.

In general, game controllers controllers ___.

digital

In photography, there are two ways to focus on distant objects: optical zoom and __ zoom.

biometrics

Literally meaning "life measure," technologies enable accurate identification.

Ergonomic keyboard

Mohammad wants a keyboard that minimizes the likelihood of contracting carpel tunnel syndrome.

Virtual Keyboards

Most smartphones have a ______.

With a Bluetooth connection With a wire through a universal serial bus (USB) port With an IrDA connection

Select the 3 methods that might be used to attach an external mouse or other pointing device to your laptop?

Some users prefer a touchpad over a mouse or trackball. Large multitouch touchpads provide significant control advantages over a mouse. Artists and graphic designers often like specialized stylus touchpads.

Select the reasons to use an alternative touchpad or stylus pad.

Active pixel sensor

Smartphone cameras work by focusing incoming light onto what type of array that captures images?

optical

Some newer high-end smartphone cameras have zoom capability.

Voice frequency Voice pitch Speech rhythms

Speech recognition software uses which of the following characteristics?

ctrl + x

The Windows keyboard shortcut for "Cut" is:

microphone

The most common audio input device is a(n)

QWERTY

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.

mouse

The pointing device most commonly used with a desktop computer is called a

webcam

Using Zoom, Skype, or Google Chat to teleconference from your desktop computer usually means you will need to purchase a

dynamic

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?

CTRL+S

What is the Microsoft Windows keyboard shortcut for "Save"? Multiple choice question.

nearly the same

When compared to cell phone cameras, most point-and-shoot cameras use photographic technology that is _____.

Skin texture measuring Feature charting 3D mapping

Which of the following technologies are used by facial recognition software?

Feature charting 3D mapping Skin texture

Which of the following technologies are used for facial recognition?

iris, fingerprint, and stride

Which of the following traits are currently used for biometric identification?

Governmental agencies Banking institutions

Which organizations currently use voice recognition technologies to confirm individuals' identities?

3D mapping, feature charting, and skin texture are some of the methods facial recognition software uses to identify individuals.

true

dynamic

using a stylus and touchpad to map the signature and also measure pressure, pen angle, pen up/down, speed, etc., is called ______ signature recognition.

keyboard

which term is an input

resolution

The number of pixels in an image defines the picture's _____. Multiple choice question.

Musical instruments Steering wheels, pedals for racing, and flying games Nearly every sort of weapon

Which of the following are popular game controller options?

Motion sensors Buttons and/or switches Microphone

Which of the following are smartphone input devices?

- Often allow for interchangeable lenses. - Typically have larger active pixel sensor arrays. - Usually have a mirror that allows the photographer to look directly through the lens.

Which of the following are the features common in digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras?

Typically have larger active pixel sensor arrays. Often allow for interchangeable lenses. Usually have a mirror that allows the photographer to look directly through the lens.

Which of the following are the features common in digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras?

Microphone Keyboard Mouse

Which of the following are the input devices?

LED flash capability Front and rear-facing cameras Video capability

Which of the following camera features are included with most smartphones?

apple

Which of the following company popularized the use of the mouse for personal computers?

Head or chin wands Voice recognition software Sipping or puffing technologies

Which of the following is an adaptive use (alternative input) technologies used for entering information into computers?

Command + Shift + 4

Which of the following is the shortcut for taking a screenshot on a Macintosh computer?

ergonomic

To help avoid repetitive stress injuries such as carpel tunnel, consider using a(n) keyboard

capacitance

Most touchpads use _____ to receive signals that move the cursor on the screen.

gait

A means of identifying an individual from a distance is called "stride" or _______ analysis.

Point-of-sale device Controller Barcode scanner

Which of the following are input devices?

Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera

High resolution with interchangeable lens capability

MIDI

The technology that allows a computer to serve as a sound studio is known as _____.

active

A technology that allows high-quality cameras to be small enough to fit in a smart phone is pixel sensor CMOS technology.

DSLR

A type of camera that allows you to look directly through the lens is a __ camera.

Roll-Up Keyboard

DeSean wants a keyboard that he can easily stow in a backpack and take hiking.

pixel sensors

To create an image, the technology used by smartphones is called active _____.

Remains the same

With optical zoom, resolution ______.

laser keyboard

a cool keyboard that can be displayed on any flat surface.

MIDI

The technology that musicians often use to connect their instruments to computers is

resolution

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

ergonomic

To help avoid repetitive stress injuries such as carpel tunnel, consider using a(n) __________ keyboard

Optical (takes a photo of the fingerprint) Capacitance (uses electron movement, similar to a touchscreen or touchpad) Ultra-sonic (uses sound waves to detect ridges and whorls)

Which 3 of the following are used to take fingerprints?

Gait

___ 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.

MEMS

The technology that allows relatively high-quality sound to come from tiny devices such as hearing aids and smartphones is called the ___ chip.

Capacitance

The most commonly used technology for using fingerprints to allow access to a secure area is ___ technology

pixel sensor

To create an image, the technology used by smartphones is called active _____.

laptop

Because of their compact size, touchpads (trackpads) are most often used with _____ computers.

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 3 of the following are used to take fingerprints?

Everyone must have the trait The trait must not change over time The trait must be measurably different with each person

Which of the following qualities make a trait useful for biometric recognition?

Everyone must have the trait The trait must be measurably different with each person The trait must not change over time

Which of the following qualities make a trait useful for biometric recognition? Multiple select question.