Output Devices Flashcards
1
Q
Peripheral
A
an external device that is connected to a computer
2
Q
Soft copy
A
data and information that is virtual
3
Q
Hard copy
A
Data and information that is physical
4
Q
Footprint
A
the space taken up by a peripheral
5
Q
Pixel
A
short for picture element; it’s an illuminated dot; many pixels together form an image
6
Q
Resolution
A
the number of pixels in a display
7
Q
Dots-per-inch (DPI)
A
the resolution of a printed image
8
Q
Computer-aided design (CAD)
A
software that allows a user to design and create an image of an object.
9
Q
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
A
a computer controls machinery to manufacture an object
10
Q
Computer-numerical control (CNC)
A
the method of control used by CAM
