Digital Devices - Content Flashcards
What is a Digital Device?
A Digital Device is an electronic device that uses digital data.
What is a multifunctional device?
These devices can perform multiple functions. e.g. inputting and outputting devices.
Example: Touchscreen
What is a personal computer?
Small and inexpensive computers for individual use.
Example: Desktops and Laptops
- Portable
What are mobile devices?
Made to give people computer and internet access while on the go
Example: Smartphones and Tablets
What is a Server?
Powerful computers which provide services to other computers connected to a network
Example: Mail Server
- Provides access to email services to users on a network
What is an entertainment system?
Devices designed for watching TV/Films, listening to music and playing video games.
Example: Games consoles
What is a digital camera?
Capture images and videos digitally using an image sensor and stores them as digital data on media.
Example: Video cameras
What is a navigation system?
They use GPS to locate the user’s position on a digital map and provide directions to a given location.
Example: In-car satnav
What are communication devices and systems?
They can send and receive analogue or digital data to and from another device.
Example: Analogue - Phones, Digital - Router
What are data capture and collection systems?
They collect and input data through automated systems.
Examples: Barcode Scanner, Optical Mark reader, Electronic point of sales (EPOS)
Why are digital devices developed?
To make everyday tasks easier, quicker or more cost-effective.
To provide efficient, improved access to data.
What is a web server?
Web servers store web pages and online content and serve data to users over the internet.
What are force feedback game controllers?
They are multifunctional devices and they can input data and output vibration.
What are Wi-Fi dongles?
They are communication devices that allow your PC to communicate with a router wirelessly.
What does a barcode scanner do?
It is an example of a data capture and collection system. They input a barcode and converts the information into data.
What is an optical mark reader?
It is a data capture and collection system. It reads pencil or pen marks on specially designed printed forms.
e.g. lottery tickets
What is an EPOS?
It is a data capture and collection system. It stands for Electronic point of sale system. It records sales and updates stock levels.
What is an RFID reader?
It reads data stored in a smart card by being in close proximity to the card
Example: contactless payment or stock control
What are the different uses of digital devices?
- Education and Training
- Personal Uses
- Creative Uses
- Social Uses
- Retail
- Organisational Use
How can digital devices be used in education and training?
-Distance learning degrees
-Classroom teaching (interactive whiteboards)
-Virtual learning environments (VLE)
-Online e-learning courses
How can digital devices be used personally?
-Playing Video games
-Watching digital TV
-Internet banking
-Operating home systems
How can digital devices be used socially?
-Instant messaging
-Social networking
-VOiP calls
How can digital devices be used in retail?
-Online shopping
-Recording Sales
-Stock checking
-Data/numerical modelling
How can digital devices be used for organisational purposes?
-Producing and sharing business documents
-Managing accounts and payroll systems
-Video conferencing
-Manufacturing and constructing
How can digital devices be used for creative uses?
- Editing photos
- Producing 3D graphics for games and movies
-Computer-aided design (CAD) - Designing logos
How do digital devices help make e-learning interactive?
The ability to access learning materials, submit work and communicate with tutors electronically.
What is GPS?
Global Positioning Satellite
