Week 4 Peripheral Devices

Question 1

A _______ is a device that connects to a computer to expand the computer’s functionality. This includes devices that enable the user to input, output, store, and share data.

Answer 1

A peripheral is a device that connects to a computer to expand the computer’s functionality. This includes devices that enable the user to input, output, store, and share data.

Question 2

A _______, also called _______ devices, it can provide alternative input or output methods or additional data storage

Answer 2

A peripheral, also called external devices, it can provide alternative input or output methods or additional data storage

Question 3

You connect external devices to the system unit via _______ or a _______ _______.

Answer 3

You connect external devices to the system unit via cable or a wireless connection.

Question 4

Some devices have their own _______ _______, whereas others draw _______ from the _______.

Answer 4

Some devices have their own power source, whereas others draw power from the system.

Question 5

Computers need user _______ devices, such as directions or commands, and user interaction with the programs that are included in order to produce something of use.

Answer 5

Computers need user input devices, such as directions or commands, and user interaction with the programs that are included in order to produce something of use.

Question 6

_______ devices enable the user to get _______ and data out of the computer. Typical examples include printers, speakers, and displays.

Answer 6

Output devices enable the user to get information and data out of the computer. Typical examples include printers, speakers, and displays.

Question 7

Some devices provide _______ _______ and output functionality. This includes devices such as fax devices, _______ _______ devices, and touchscreen devices.

Answer 7

Some devices provide both input and output functionality. This includes devices such as fax devices, external storage devices, and touchscreen devices.

Question 8

A _______ is a piece of office equipment that performs the functions of a number of other specialized devices. _______ typically include the functions of a printer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.

Answer 8

A multi-function device (MFD) is a piece of office equipment that performs the functions of a number of other specialized devices. MFDs typically include the functions of a printer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.

Question 9

Although the _______ _______might not equal the performance or feature sets of the dedicated devices it replaces, _______-function devices are powerful, can perform most tasks adequately, and are an _______ as well as popular choice for most home or small-office needs.

Answer 9

Although the multifunction device might not equal the performance or feature sets of the dedicated devices it replaces, multi-function devices are powerful, can perform most tasks adequately, and are an economical as well as popular choice for most home or small-office needs.

Question 10

_______ with _______ capabilities are referred to as multi- function devices.

Answer 10

Printers with fax capabilities are referred to as multi- function devices.