Computer Input
CTRL+S
Save:This is the shortcut for save.
How can you attach a mouse or other pointing device to your computer?
With a Bluetooth connection With an IrDA connection With a wire through a universal serial bus (USB) port
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
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
Literally meaning "life measure," ___ technologies enable accurate identification.
biometric
To allow hands-free calling, many cars are now ___ capable.
bluetooth
Using extremely low-power radio signals, short-distance wireless connections are often made using
bluetooth
Fingerprints are most commonly scanned using ___ technology.
capacitance
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 used to read information on ____.
checks
Which of the following are the common choices among digital cameras?
digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) Point-and-shoot
Some of the most exciting (and most scary!) videos on YouTube were made using a
drone
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
Virtual keyboards, buttons, cameras, and microphones are examples of some of the ___ devices found on a typical smartphone.
input
The pointing device most commonly used with a desktop computer is called a
mouse
When compared to cell phone cameras, most point-and-shoot cameras use photographic technology that is _____.
nearly the same
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
While texting a friend, your phone suggests the next word to use. This technology is called
predictive text
A combination of input and output device, sometimes used in classrooms, which allows users to interact with large computer displays is called a _____.
smartboard
Often found in classrooms, ___ allow instructors to display and interact with images where all the students can observe what they are doing.
smartboards
For greater control and capability, many designers and digital artists prefer a larger external
touchpad
What is the Microsoft Windows keyboard shortcut for "Save"?
CTRL+S
Which of the following are input devices commonly found in a smartphone?
Cameras Microphones
Apple Pay uses _____ for payment transfer.
Near Field Communication (NFC)
CTRL+P
Print:This is the shortcut for print.
RFID stands for which of the following?
Radio Frequency Identification.
In photography, there are two ways to focus on distant objects: optical zoom and __ zoom.
digital
A technology that has the potential to keep you from losing your car keys again is RFID which stands for ___ frequency identification.
radio
Which of the following technologies are used for facial recognition?
3D mapping Feature charting Skin texture
Smartphone cameras work by focusing incoming light onto what type of array that captures images?
Active pixel sensor
Which of the following company popularized the use of the mouse for personal computers?
Apple
Select the reasons to use an alternative touchpad or stylus pad.
Artists and graphic designers often like specialized stylus touchpads. Some users prefer a touchpad over a mouse or trackball. Large multitouch touchpads provide significant control advantages over a mouse.
Which of the following provides short-distance wireless communication between electronic devices using extremely low-power radio signals.
Bluetooth
Usually, webcams are purchased for use with which of the following devices?
Desktop computers
Command+F
Find (in most apps)
Chen needs a keyboard for his grandfather whose vision is not as good as it used to be.
Large print keyboard
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.
Ease of use with some optical zoom capability
Point-and-shoot camera
Command+Shift+3
Screenshot
CTRL+ESC
Start menu:This is the shortcut for bringing up the start menu.
Speech recognition software uses which of the following characteristics?
Voice frequency Voice pitch Speech rhythms
Short-range wireless connections for earphones are possible because of ___ technology.
bluetooth
Every gaming console uses a specific input device called a(n)
controller
A peripheral such as a keyboard or a mouse is an example of a(n) ___ device.
input
The most common audio input device is a(n)
microphone
To create an image, the technology used by smartphones is called active _____.
pixel sensor
When your smartphone suggests the next word in your text message, it is using ___ text technology.
predictive
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
The number of pixels in an image defines the picture's _____.
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
resolution
Skype and Google Hangouts are examples of sites that facilitate
video conferencing
Which of the following are the advantages of a point-and-shoot camera over a smartphone camera?
Point-and-shoot cameras often have larger pixel sensor arrays, providing higher resolution. Point-and-shoot cameras, being thicker, often come with optical zoom capability.
CTRL+Z
Undo:This is the shortcut for undo.
Today's computer keyboard was named after Sir Wesley Reginald Qwerty, inventor of the typewriter.
false
Because of their compact size, touchpads are most often used with _____ computers.
laptop.
Some newer high-end smartphone cameras have ___ zoom capability.
optical
The technology that uses a laser's reflection of the graphite left by a #2 pencil to determine if a bubble has been filled in is called _____.
optical mark recognition (OMR)
The Windows keyboard shortcut for "Cut" is:
Ctrl+X.
Command+S
Save
Ease of use with high optical zoom capability
Superzoom camera
Magnetic Ink Recognition (MICR) is a technology that is most commonly seen on
checks
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
The technology that uses cameras, microphones, displays, speakers, and software to allow users to both see and hear each other is called _____.
video conferencing
Most smartphones and tablets have ___ (touchscreen) keyboards.
virtual
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
Using Skype or Google Hangouts to teleconference from your desktop computer usually means you will need to purchase a
webcam
A means of identifying an individual from a distance is called "stride" or "___" analysis.
gait
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
Which of the following are popular game controller options?
Nearly every sort of weapon. Steering wheels, pedals for racing, and flying games Musical instruments
A type of camera that allows you to look directly through the lens is a ____ camera
Single-lens reflex
Which of the following are the input devices?
Keyboard Mouse Microphone
Most keyboards have the letters in a rather strange arrangement. Because of this layout, they are referred to as _____ keyboards.
QWERTY
Which of the following is an adaptive use (alternative input) technologies used for entering information into computers?
Head or chin wands Sipping or puffing technologies Voice recognition software
Select the popular video teleconferencing software.
Apple Facetime Google Hangouts Microsoft Skype
Which of the following are input devices?
Controller Barcode scanner Point-of-sale device
__ scanning involves taking a photo of the colored part of the eye and comparing it to a database of images.
Iris
Which of the following are the smartphone input devices?
Motion sensors Buttons and/or switches Microphone
Which of the following are the current uses for Radio frequency identification(RFID) tags?
Package shipment tracking Pet identification Inventory tracking
Which of the following input devices are often found with a point-of-sale system?
Scale Magnetic Ink Character reader (MICR) Touchscreen
Command+A
Select all
With optical zoom, resolution ______.
remains the same.
An easy to use camera that has an extremely strong optical zoom is a ____ camera
superzoom
OMR stands for which of the following?
Optical Mark Recognition
DeSean wants a keyboard that he can easily stow in a backpack and take hiking.
Roll-up keyboard
The most common method of eye recognition uses the ____ for identification purposes.
iris
The two methods of identifying people by their eyes are retina scanning and ___ scanning.
iris
The number of pixels in an image is called the image's
resolution
Which of the following input devices are often found at a point-of-sale station?
Keypad Bar code or universal product code (UPC) reader UPC scanning wand
In photography, there are two ways to zoom-in on distant objects: digital zoom and ___ zoom.
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
A device that allows you take a paper document and import it into your computer is a _____.
scanner
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
To help avoid repetitive stress injuries such as carpel tunnel, consider using a(n) ___ keyboard.
Ergonomic
Mohammad wants a keyboard that minimizes the likelihood of contracting carpel tunnel syndrome.
Ergonomic keyboard
Georgette wants a cool keyboard that can be displayed on any flat surface.
Laser keyboard
The technology that musicians often use to connect their instruments to computers is
MIDI
Which of the following are the features common in digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras?
Often allow for interchangeable lenses. Usually have a mirror that allows the photographer to look directly through the lens. Typically have larger active pixel sensor arrays.
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 is the shortcut for taking a screenshot on a Macintosh computer?
Command + Shift + 4
3D mapping, feature charting, and skin texture are some of the methods facial recognition software uses to identify individuals.
True
As technology advances, there are _____.
many more keyboards.
Which organizations currently use voice recognition technologies to confirm individuals' identities?
Banking institutions Governmental agencies
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 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
Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) chips are used in which of the following?
Smartphones Hearing aids
Active Pixel Sensor (APS), Complementary Metal-oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology is used in most digital cameras, smartphone cameras and webcams today.
True
Many hands-free devices and other mainstream computer input tools have resulted from the creation of ______
adaptive use technologies
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
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
Many digital single-lens reflex (DSLRs) have full (35 mm) sensor arrays enabling photographers to take extremely ___ -resolution photos.
high
The pointing device found on nearly all laptops is a(n)
touch pad
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
Which of the following traits are currently used for biometric identification?
Fingerprints Irises Stride
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
Which of the following items are often equipped to receive Bluetooth signals?
Heart-rate monitors Speakers Headphones
Most touchpads use _____ to receive signals that move the cursor on the screen.
capacitance
The technology (chips) that allow cell phone microphones and hearing aids to be so small is the
Microelectromechanical system (MEMS)
Which of the following qualities make a trait useful for biometric recognition?
The trait must not change over time The trait must be measurably different with each person Everyone must have the trait
High resolution with interchangeable lens capability
Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera
In general, game controllers from other manufacturers can be interchanged between different types of gaming consoles.
false
