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Hardware Basics 0516
TCH-ED 385 Teaching With Technology: Chapter 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Memory needed for computer processes, manages disk space, controls peripheral devices, and allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing exactly how a computer works. | Operating System |
| What are input devices? | Keyboards,Mice,Scanners,Web-cams, Microphones, Graphic Tablets, Digital Cameras,etc. |
| What are output devices? | Computer Monitor,Printers,Speakers, |
| Internal Storage is located on the | Hard-drive |
| These are used to input information, output the information into a form that is easily read by the user or store the information for later use | Peripherals Devices |
| This is a single colored square on the computer. When these are joined together an image can be viewed. | Pixel |
| Defines the clarity of the image that is seen on the computer screen | Resolution |
| This is an type of a computer monitor that is thin and saves energy but cost more. | LCD or Liquid Crystal Display |
| This is an type of computer monitor that is big and least expensive option when it comes to computer monitors. | CRT or Cathode Ray Tube |
| A single binary number that consist of a zero or one is called a | Bit |
| 8 bits is the binary code for one character of data | Byte |
| Temporary memory that is designed to hold new data and is available only while the computer is turned on | RAM |
| What are examples of storage devices? | External hard drives,USB Drive, CDs, DVDS,Blu-Ray Discs |
| What type(s) of monitor adaptations can be used for expectational students? | Screen magnifiers, Anti-glare filters, Monitor mounts |
| What type(s) of keyboard adaptations can be used for expectational students? | Arm and wrist supports & Alternate keyboard |
| What type(s) of mouse adaptations can be used for expectational students? | Joysticks& Touch screens |