Chapter 7 Notes Pt. 1 Flashcards
a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape change as a user moves a pointing device
pointer
a pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand comfortably
mouse
What are the 3 types of mouses?
1) optical mouse
2) laser mouse
3) touch mouse
Which type of mouse is this:
uses optical sensors that emit and sense light to detect the mouse’s movement
optical mouse
Which type of mouse is this:
uses laser sensors that emit and sense light to detect the mouse’s movement
laser mouse
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
touch mouse
any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer
input
What are some exameples of common input methods?
1) keyboard
2) pointing devices
3) touch screens
4) pen input
5) motion input
6) voice input
7) scanners
8) reading devices
A series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells a computer or mobile device what tasks to perform them.
software
A __________ is an instruction that causes a program or app to perform a specific action.
command
_________ and _____ respond to commands that a user issues.
Program
apps
A ______ ________ is an instruction a user issues by responding to a message displayed by a program or app.
user response
A ___________ is an input device that contains keys you press to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device.
keyboard
What are the different sections of a keyboard?
1) typing area
2) function keys
3) toggle keys
4) arrow keys
5) media control buttons
6) internet control buttons
Which section of a keyboard is this:
the typing area includes letters of the alphabet, numbers, punctuation marks, and other basic keys
typing area
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
function keys
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)
toggle keys
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
arrow keys
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
media control buttons
Which section of a keyboard is this:
allow you to run an email application, run a browser, and search the web
internet control buttons
How can you locate keylogging software on a computer?
1) run detection software regularly
2) review hard disk files
3) check running programs
What are the different types of keyboards?
1) compact keyboard
2) ergonomic keyboard
3) gaming keyboard
Which type of keyboard is this:
which is smaller than a standard behavior and usually does not include the numeric keypad
compact keyboard
Which type of keyboard is this:
has a design that reduces the chance of repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) of wrist and hand
ergonomic keyboard
Which type of keyboard is this:
a keyboard designed specifically for users who enjoy playing games on the computer
gaming keyboard
What are the different types of pointing devices?
1) mouse
2) touchpad
3) pointing stick
4) trackball
a small, flat, rectuangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion
touchpad
a pressure-sensitive pointing device shaped like a pencil eraser that’s positioned between keys on a mobile computer keyboard
pointing stick
a stationary pointing device
trackball
a touch-sensitive display device
touch screen
you touch a stylus or digital pen on a flat surface to write, draw, or make selections
pen input
With _______ ______, sometimes called gesture recognition, users can guide on screen elements
motion input
With motion input, sometimes called ________ __________, users can guide on screen elements
gesture recognition
_______ _______ is the process of entering input by speaking into a microphone
voice input
_______ ___________, also called speech recognition, is the computer or mobile device’s capability of distinguishing spoken words
Voice recognition
Voice recognition, also called ________ ___________, is the computer or mobile device’s capability of distinguishing spoken words
speech recognition
_______ _______ is the process of entering any sound into a computer such as speech, music, and sound effects.
Audio input
______ ___________ __________ allows users to record, compose, mix, and edit music and sounds.
music production software
the process of capturing full-motion images and storing them on a computer or mobile devices storage medium
video input
