Chapter 7 Notes Pt. 1 Flashcards
a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape change as a user moves a pointing device
pointer
a pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand comfortably
mouse
What are the 3 types of mouses?
1) optical mouse
2) laser mouse
3) touch mouse
Which type of mouse is this:
uses optical sensors that emit and sense light to detect the mouse’s movement
optical mouse
Which type of mouse is this:
uses laser sensors that emit and sense light to detect the mouse’s movement
laser mouse
Which type of mouse is this:
a touch-sensitive mouse that recognizes touch gestures, in addition to detecting movement of the mouse and traditional click and scroll operations
touch mouse
any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer
input
What are some exameples of common input methods?
1) keyboard
2) pointing devices
3) touch screens
4) pen input
5) motion input
6) voice input
7) scanners
8) reading devices
A series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells a computer or mobile device what tasks to perform them.
software
A __________ is an instruction that causes a program or app to perform a specific action.
command
_________ and _____ respond to commands that a user issues.
Program
apps
A ______ ________ is an instruction a user issues by responding to a message displayed by a program or app.
user response
A ___________ is an input device that contains keys you press to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device.
keyboard
What are the different sections of a keyboard?
1) typing area
2) function keys
3) toggle keys
4) arrow keys
5) media control buttons
6) internet control buttons
Which section of a keyboard is this:
the typing area includes letters of the alphabet, numbers, punctuation marks, and other basic keys
typing area
Which section of a keyboard is this:
labeled with the latter F followed by a number; are special keys programmed to issue commands to a computer
function keys
Which section of a keyboard is this:
a key that switches between 2 states each time a user presses the key (CAPS, LOCK, and NUM LOCK)
toggle keys
Which section of a keyboard is this:
keys on the keyboard that allow the user to move the insertion point in an application left, right, up, or down
arrow keys
Which section of a keyboard is this:
allows you to control a media player program, acces the computer’s optical disc drive, and adjust speaker volume
media control buttons
Which section of a keyboard is this:
allow you to run an email application, run a browser, and search the web
internet control buttons
How can you locate keylogging software on a computer?
1) run detection software regularly
2) review hard disk files
3) check running programs
What are the different types of keyboards?
1) compact keyboard
2) ergonomic keyboard
3) gaming keyboard
Which type of keyboard is this:
which is smaller than a standard behavior and usually does not include the numeric keypad
compact keyboard
Which type of keyboard is this:
has a design that reduces the chance of repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) of wrist and hand
ergonomic keyboard
