A2 - Part 1

Question 1

What is peripheral device

Answer 1

• Connects to the system to provide additional functions
• Not essential to the running of a computer system

Question 2

state features and uses of keyboard

Answer 2

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - made up of keys used to input alphanumerical characters and symbols
𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 - writing a report
- inputting data into database

Question 3

state features and uses of Mouse

Answer 3

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - A pointing device used to select items on screen
𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 - Navigate a user interface by clicking icons

Question 4

state features and uses of scanner

Answer 4

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - converts a hard copy text or image into a digital format
𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 - inputting a image for editing in graphics software

Question 5

state features and uses of graphics tables

Answer 5

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - Controls the computer by using stylus on the tablet
𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 - create digital illustrations

Question 6

state features and uses of Microphone

Answer 6

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - converts analogue signals into electrical signals to be sent to the sound card which converts it to digital
𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 - talking on VOIP software
- voice recording

Question 7

state features and uses of webcam

Answer 7

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - inputs a still or video image directly into computer
𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 - video conferencing

Question 8

state features and uses of sensor

Answer 8

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - takes and inputs reading from physical environmental such as changes in temperature
𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 - security systems

Question 9

state features and uses of Monitor

Answer 9

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - output an image to users
𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 - view the user interface
- watch movies

Question 10

state features and uses of projector

Answer 10

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - output an image onto wall or screen
𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 - view the user interface
- watch movies

Question 11

state features and uses of printer

Answer 11

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - produce hard copies of digital documents and images on paper
𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 - a hard copy of report
- print digital photo

Question 12

state features and uses of plotter

Answer 12

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - this specialist type of printer draws to high quality on a larger scale paper
𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 - Drawing vector graphics

Question 13

state features and uses of headphones

Answer 13

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - portable alternative to speaker
𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 - listen to music
- listen someone during VOIP call

Question 14

state features and uses of speaker

Answer 14

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - amplify analogue signals sent to sound card for user to hear
𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 - listen to music
- listen someone during VOIP call