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Computer Science
9th Grade
01/07/2009

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Term
ACCESS
Definition
: The act of reading data from or writing data to a storage device
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BARCODE SCANNER
Definition
What input devices read bar codes that allow tracking of both assets and inventory, checking items in, managing item locations, maintaining physical inventory, and controlling fixed assets?
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BIOMETRIC DEVICE
Definition
Identity is established based on physical characteristics. Eliminates the need for passwords
Term
DIGITAL CAMCORDER
Definition
What camcorder produces video recordings with highly accurate color and crisp clear resolution that is far better than the resolution offered by television broadcast?
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DIGITAL CAMERA
Definition
Images are recorded and stored in digital form. Captured pictures are stored on floppy disk, memory stick, smart media, or flash memory
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GLOBAL POSTIONAL SYSTEM
Definition
worldwide radio-navigation system formed from a constellation of 24 satellites and their ground stations.
Term
HAND WRITING RECOGNITION
Definition
ability of a computer to receive and interpret intelligible handwritten input
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INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD
Definition
large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector.
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LAPTOP
Definition
a small personal computer designed for mobile use
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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
Definition
digital display that uses liquid crystal cells that change reflectivity in an applied electric field; used for portable computer displays
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MEDIA STORAGE DEVICE
Definition
data storage devices that are used in the computers to store the data
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