CHF2

What is the function of input devices in a computer system?

• Translate data that people understand into a form that the system unit can process

• Display visual images of text and graphics

• Convert sounds into a form that can be processed by the system unit

• Provide high-definition video and audio

Which of the following is a pointing device used to control a pointer on the screen?

• Touch Screen

• Keyboard

• Barcode Reader

• Microphone

What is the primary function of a scanner device?

• Convert scanned text and images into a form that the system unit can process

• Capture new data/content

• Convert sounds into a form that can be processed by the system unit

• Translate information that has been processed by the system unit into a form that humans can understand

What is the main characteristic to consider when selecting a monitor?

• Resolution

• Memory

• Color

• Speed

How do solid-state storage devices differ from hard disks?

• Hard disks retrieve data electronically directly from the devices

• Solid-state storage devices have read/write heads that move to retrieve data

• Hard disks have no moving parts

• Solid-state storage devices use magnetic charges to store data