I.
List the major categories
of input devices.
a. Data
b. Instructions
c. Commands
d. User Responses
e. Programs
II.
Identify various types of
keyboards. Which type of keyboard are
you using in this computer lab room?
a. QWERTY
b. Enhanced
c. Cordless
d. Portable
e. Ergonomic
III.
Go to http://www.pcguide.com. Pick the Topics Index link. Look for Keyboards – do some searching and
find the description of – Ergonomic “Natural” keyboards. Print the explanation and attach to this
outline.
a. The main typing area is in fact split into two parts,
angled outward from the center of the keyboard. This allows the left and right
hands to rest more naturally, with the fingers properly aligned to the keyboard
rows.
IV.
Identify various types of
pointing devices.
a. Trackball
b. Pointing stick
c. Joystick and wheel
d. Mouse
e. Light pen
f. Toch screen
g. stylus
V.
List and briefly describe
different mouse types. Where would you
go (on the PC desktop) to adjust your mouse properties?
a. A mechanical mouse has a rubber and metal ball underneath
b. A mouse pad is foam rubber that uses protection.
c. Look in your computer
VI.
Which side of the mouse is
considered the primary? Which mouse
operation allows you to display a short-cut menu?
a. Left
b. Right click
VII.
VIII.
There are 3 types of
optical readers. List each one and
include a brief explanation.
a. Optical character a technology that involves reading type
written from documents
b. Optical Mark recognition read hand drawn marks such as
small circles or rectangles
c. Magnetic ink Character Recognition Reader can read text
printed with magnetized ink
IX.
Identify alternative input
devices for physically challenged users.
a. Key guard
b. On-screen keyboard
c. Head mounted printer
d. Gesture recognition
X.
Digital cameras are
becoming very popular. As a general
rule, if you want images as well as film based cameras, what # mega pixel
should you use?
a. 3 mega pixel or higher
XI.
PC cameras allow the home
user to record, edit, and capture video and still images. Go to pg 5.22 of your Cash man text. Read the “Watching the Babysitter”
Issue. Summarize your thoughts on the
questions raised into 2 or 3 sentences.
