Chapter 7 Notes Pt. 1

Question 1

a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape change as a user moves a pointing device

Answer 1

pointer

Question 2

a pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand comfortably

Answer 2

mouse

Question 3

What are the 3 types of mouses?

Answer 3

1) optical mouse
2) laser mouse
3) touch mouse

Question 4

Which type of mouse is this:

uses optical sensors that emit and sense light to detect the mouse’s movement

Answer 4

optical mouse

Question 5

Which type of mouse is this:

uses laser sensors that emit and sense light to detect the mouse’s movement

Answer 5

laser mouse

Question 6

Which type of mouse is this:
a touch-sensitive mouse that recognizes touch gestures, in addition to detecting movement of the mouse and traditional click and scroll operations

Answer 6

touch mouse

Question 7

any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer

Answer 7

input

Question 8

What are some exameples of common input methods?

Answer 8

1) keyboard
2) pointing devices
3) touch screens
4) pen input
5) motion input
6) voice input
7) scanners
8) reading devices

Question 9

A series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells a computer or mobile device what tasks to perform them.

Answer 9

software

Question 10

A __________ is an instruction that causes a program or app to perform a specific action.

Answer 10

command

Question 11

_________ and _____ respond to commands that a user issues.

Answer 11

Program

apps

Question 12

A ______ ________ is an instruction a user issues by responding to a message displayed by a program or app.

Answer 12

user response

Question 13

A ___________ is an input device that contains keys you press to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device.

Answer 13

keyboard

Question 14

What are the different sections of a keyboard?

Answer 14

1) typing area
2) function keys
3) toggle keys
4) arrow keys
5) media control buttons
6) internet control buttons

Question 15

Which section of a keyboard is this:

the typing area includes letters of the alphabet, numbers, punctuation marks, and other basic keys

Answer 15

typing area

Question 16

Which section of a keyboard is this:

labeled with the latter F followed by a number; are special keys programmed to issue commands to a computer

Answer 16

function keys

Question 17

Which section of a keyboard is this:

a key that switches between 2 states each time a user presses the key (CAPS, LOCK, and NUM LOCK)

Answer 17

toggle keys

Question 18

Which section of a keyboard is this:

keys on the keyboard that allow the user to move the insertion point in an application left, right, up, or down

Answer 18

arrow keys

Question 19

Which section of a keyboard is this:

allows you to control a media player program, acces the computer’s optical disc drive, and adjust speaker volume

Answer 19

media control buttons

Question 20

Which section of a keyboard is this:

allow you to run an email application, run a browser, and search the web

Answer 20

internet control buttons

Question 21

How can you locate keylogging software on a computer?

Answer 21

1) run detection software regularly
2) review hard disk files
3) check running programs

Question 22

What are the different types of keyboards?

Answer 22

1) compact keyboard
2) ergonomic keyboard
3) gaming keyboard

Question 23

Which type of keyboard is this:

which is smaller than a standard behavior and usually does not include the numeric keypad

Answer 23

compact keyboard

Question 24

Which type of keyboard is this:

has a design that reduces the chance of repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) of wrist and hand

Answer 24

ergonomic keyboard

Question 25

Which type of keyboard is this:

a keyboard designed specifically for users who enjoy playing games on the computer

Answer 25

gaming keyboard

Question 26

What are the different types of pointing devices?

Answer 26

1) mouse
2) touchpad
3) pointing stick
4) trackball

Question 27

a small, flat, rectuangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion

Answer 27

touchpad

Question 28

a pressure-sensitive pointing device shaped like a pencil eraser that’s positioned between keys on a mobile computer keyboard

Answer 28

pointing stick

Question 29

a stationary pointing device

Answer 29

trackball

Question 30

a touch-sensitive display device

Answer 30

touch screen

Question 31

you touch a stylus or digital pen on a flat surface to write, draw, or make selections

Answer 31

pen input

Question 32

With _______ ______, sometimes called gesture recognition, users can guide on screen elements

Answer 32

motion input

Question 33

With motion input, sometimes called ________ __________, users can guide on screen elements

Answer 33

gesture recognition

Question 34

_______ _______ is the process of entering input by speaking into a microphone

Answer 34

voice input

Question 35

_______ ___________, also called speech recognition, is the computer or mobile device’s capability of distinguishing spoken words

Answer 35

Voice recognition

Question 36

Voice recognition, also called ________ ___________, is the computer or mobile device’s capability of distinguishing spoken words

Answer 36

speech recognition

Question 37

_______ _______ is the process of entering any sound into a computer such as speech, music, and sound effects.

Answer 37

Audio input

Question 38

______ ___________ __________ allows users to record, compose, mix, and edit music and sounds.

Answer 38

music production software

Question 39

the process of capturing full-motion images and storing them on a computer or mobile devices storage medium

Answer 39

video input