Input Devices Flashcards
0
Q
Adv of keyboard
A
- cheap
- universal use ( most people know how to use it)
1
Q
Disadvantage of keyboard
A
- Slow
- prone to errors
- health problems (repetitive strain injury)
2
Q
Voice-speech recognition
A
Allows you to enter data via a microphone directly into a computer by having the voice recognition software
3
Q
Adv of voice recognition
A
- faster than typing
- cheap because computers come with microphones
4
Q
Dis adv of voice recognition
A
- not accurate at first
- errors due to background noise
5
Q
Scanners
A
-used to capture an image
Used with ocr software so that the characters can be recognised and input into other software
6
Q
Digital camera
A
The image is already in digital form so can be input directly into a computer
7
Q
Webcams
A
Small video camera used to send a moving image over the internet
8
Q
Joystick
A
Used mainly for playing games
9
Q
Touch pad
A
Used as an alternative with a mouse on a laptop conputer
