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| What are some examples of input devices? Front of card |
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| Examples include keyboards, mice, scanners, graphics tables, microphones and digital cameras.Back of card |
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| What are some examples of out put devices Front of card |
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| Computer Monitors also called screens or displays, Printers and Speakers Back of card |
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| How are these devices able to connect with computer and communicate with a computer? Front of card |
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| This connection is made through an opening called a port. These ports are generally located on the back of the desktop or laptop computer although newer models may offer a port on the side or front. Back of card. |
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| How memory is explained in bits and bytes Front of card |
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| A computer system works with a binary coding system called ASCII (pronounced ASK-ee standing for American Standard Code for Information Interchange, code, made up of a series of zeros and ones. A binary character a zero or one is referred to as a bit and is the smallest unit of binary information. Eight bits make a byte which can rrpresent one alphabetic ABC or one numetic 123 charactetr of information. Back of Card |
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| What is a classroom response system or clicker? Front of card |
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| A handheld device that resembles a TV remote that allows students to respond to questions posed by the instructor. Back of Card |
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| What does resolution define? Front of card |
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| Resolution defines the clarity of the image that is seen on the computer screen.back of card |
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| How is monitor resolution measured? Front of card |
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| Monitor resolution is measured in pixels. A pixel is a single colored square on the screen. When pixels are joined, the image can be viewed. Back of card |
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| Explain internal storage in a computer? Front of card |
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| Internal storage is offered within the computer by way of a computer hard disk drive, or hard drive and it holds large amounts of information and is significant in the purchasing decision of a new computer system.Back of card |
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| Why we need Software? Front of card |
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| A computer cannot function without software that tells the computer what to do. Back of card |
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| What is a Portable Media Player. Front of card |
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| Portable media players are portable devices that store and play audio such as music or podcast and/ or audio and video. Back of card |
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