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C2 Vocabulary 05 20
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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) |