Input Devices
This is the most common device used to enter text into a computer
What is a keyboard?
This type of output only exists while the device is powered on.
What is soft copy?
This processing method updates data immediately without delay.
What is real-time processing?
If a laptop shuts off immediately when unplugged, this may need replacing.
What is the battery?
Unlike RAM, secondary storage is this type of memory.
What is non-volatile?
This pointing device allows users to click, drag, and select items on a screen.
What is a mouse?
This term refers to the total number of pixels available to create an image on a screen.
What is resolution?
This processing method handles large groups of data all at once later.
What is batch processing?
These two settings should be adjusted if the display is difficult to read.
What are brightness and contrast?
This internal device stores data without moving parts.
What is a Solid-State Drive?
This device uses lasers to read product codes quickly at supermarkets.
What is a barcode reader?
This type of printer is described as the go-to choice for high-quality photos because it sprays tiny droplets of ink.
What is an Inkjet Printer?
This CPU component performs mathematical and logical operations.
What is the ALU?
This maintenance task protects against data loss from viruses or system failure.
What is backing up files?
This type of storage allows syncing across multiple devices via the internet.
What is cloud storage?
This device captures hard-copy documents and converts them into digital form.
What is a scanner?
This device uses actual pens to draw high-precision designs.
What is a plotter?
This processing method updates data immediately without delay.
What is real-time processing?
A blank screen may be caused by loose connections to this device.
What is the monitor?
This is the main advantage of secondary storage over primary memory.
What is high storage capacity?
This is the main purpose of an input device within the IPOS cycle.
What is to enter or feed data into the computer?
This printer uses toner and heat for high-speed text printing.
What is a laser printer?
This operating system feature allows multiple people to access the same file on a network.
What is multi-user?
If a device won’t turn on, you should check these first.
What are power cables?
This internal device stores data using spinning magnetic platters.
What is a Hard Disk Drive?