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C2 Vocabulary 05 20
Question | Answer |
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Temporary memory designed to hold new data; available only when the computer is turned on. | RAM (random access memory) |
Made up of a series of zeroes and ones. Divided into units of bit and bytes. coding system for computer. | binary coding system (ASCII) |
kekboards, mice, scanners, graphic tablets, microphones, digital cameras, web cameras... etc. | input devices |
A software that converts texts | Optical character recognition (OCR) |
Type of screens for monitors. Measured including the casing surrounding the screen. | CRT (cathode ray tube) |
Type of screen for monitors. Measured from inside the casing surrounding the screen. | LCD (liquid crystal display) |
defines the clarity of the image that is seen on the computer screen. | Resolution |
Combines a LCD unit with a light source to project an image. | Data projection units |
Provide easy, universal way to connect an array of devices and provide faster transfer of information to printers, scanner...etc. | USB ports |
Clear screens that fit over a computer monitor to reduce glare from the overhead lights and large windows. | Anti-glare filters |
Allow the placement of the monitor in the most easily seen position | Monitor mounts |
Audible speaks screen content and commands | speech output software |
Allow the user to control the cursor using ultrasound, an infrared beam, eye movements, nerve signals, or even brain waves | Electronic pointing devices |
PDA designed for blind or low-vision users | PAC mate |
units used to measure the resolution of a printer | dots per inch (dpi) |