Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Reading Review:
1. List five input devices and three output devices that might be attached to a PC. Describe a typical use for each.
- Input devices include: a mouse, keyboard, joystick, USB drive, and cpu
- Output devices include: the monitor, printer, and hard drive

2. Name and describe three special-purpose input devices people commonly use in public places, such as stores, banks, and libraries.
- A sound card can be used to play music or other sounds and be heard through speakers/headphones. It can play digital recordings made with the PC and a microphone and a program downloaded from the internet. It can be used for entertainment.
- A printer can be used in libraries and places like Kinko's. They're used for many purposes such as educational, entertainment, or other purposes.
- A monitor is used to display texts, images, and other symbols.

3. Many people find that the mouse is impractical for use as a pointing device on a laptop computer. Describe at least three alternatives that are more appropriate.
- Touchscreen
- Keyboard...or voice
- Ball mouse in the middle of the keyboard or mouse pad on the laptop itself.

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