2025 FEB Theory Recap Flashcards
What are examples of input devices?
Keyboard, mouse, scanner, biometric device
What are specifications of input devices?
Resolution, sensitivity, response time, connectivity
What is a scanner used for?
Converts physical documents into digital form
What are biometric devices?
Devices that use unique biological traits for identification (e.g., fingerprint scanner)
What is GUI?
Graphical User Interface – allows users to interact with a device using icons and visuals
What does OCR stand for?
Optical Character Recognition
What does OCR do?
Converts printed or handwritten text into digital text
What are examples of output devices?
Monitor, printer, speakers, projector
What is a monitor’s aspect ratio?
The ratio of width to height (e.g., 16:9, 4:3)
What are monitor specifications?
Resolution, refresh rate, panel type, size
What does resolution refer to in monitors?
The number of pixels displayed (e.g., 1920x1080)
How is monitor size measured?
Diagonally in inches
What is a refresh rate?
The number of times a screen updates per second (Hz)
What are examples of storage devices?
Hard drives, SSDs, USBs, SD cards, optical discs
What is SOHO?
Small Office Home Office – A business operated from a home or small office, often using consumer-grade technology.
What connections do internal hard drives use?
SATA, NVMe
What does SATA stand for?
Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment)
What does ROM stand for?
Read-Only Memory
What is BIOS?
Basic Input/Output System – firmware that starts a computer
What is voice-enabled assistance?
AI-powered systems like Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant
How is printing speed measured?
PPM (Pages Per Minute)
What is a POS system?
Point of Sale system – used in retail for transactions
How is modern hard drive storage measured?
In terabytes (TB) or gigabytes (GB)
What are storage units from smallest to largest?
Bit, byte, KB, MB, GB, TB, PB
What does contrast refer to in projectors?
Difference between the brightest and darkest parts of an image
What is aspect ratio in projectors?
The shape of the image displayed (e.g., 16:9 for widescreen
What do biometric scanners do?
Identify users through fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans
How does password protection improve security?
Prevents unauthorized access to accounts and devices
What is the Ribbon in Office?
A toolbar with grouped commands for easy navigation
Where is the title bar located in an Office program?
At the top of the window, displaying the document name
What does USB stand for?
Universal Serial Bus
What is a 3D printer used for?
Creating physical objects layer by layer from digital designs
How does a laser printer work?
Uses a laser to transfer toner onto paper
What is an example of primary memory?
RAM (Random Access Memory)
What is an example of secondary memory?
Hard drive, SSD, USB drive
What is convergence in technology?
The merging of multiple devices into one (e.g., smartphones)
What are two types of hard drives?
HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and SSD (Solid State Drive)
What is the main difference between HDD and SSD?
HDD has moving parts; SSD is faster with no moving parts
Why do some machines no longer include optical drives?
Cloud storage and USB drives have replaced CDs/DVDs
What does “Track Changes” do in Word?
Highlights edits and revisions made to a document
What is a bookmark in Word?
A marker used to quickly navigate within a document
What is cross-referencing in Word?
Linking to another section in the document (e.g., tables, headings)
What do hyperlinks do in Word?
Connect to web pages, email addresses, or sections within a document
What are paragraph settings used for?
Adjusting alignment, spacing, and indentation
What does “Keep Lines Together” do in Word?
Prevents splitting a paragraph between two pages
What does “Keep with Next” do in Word?
Ensures a heading stays with the next paragraph
What does a page break do?
Forces text to start on a new page
How do you change margins in Word?
Go to “Layout” > “Margins” and select or customize settings
