Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Juana Ortiz-Valadez
Chapter 6 PowerPoint Solutions
2. Describe the different types of keyboard, pointing, scanning, image capturing, and
audio-input devices.
A keyboard is the most common way to input data; there are a variety of keyboard
designs including traditional keyboards, laptop keyboards, virtual keyboards, and thumb
keyboards.
Pointing devices are used to provide an intuitive interface with the system unit by
accepting physical movements or gestures (pointing); there is a variety of different
pointing devices such as the mouse, touch screens, game controllers, and a stylus.
Scanning devices are used to convert scanned text and images into a form for the
system unit to process; there are only five types of scanning devices such as, optical
scanners, care readers, RFID readers, bar code readers, and character and mark
recognition devices.
Image Capturing Devices create/capture original images; these devices include digital
cameras and webcams.
Audio-Input Devices convert sounds into a form that can be processed by the system
unit; this device only contains voice recognition systems.
7. Define ergonomics, and describe ways to minimize physical discomfort, and discuss
design issues with portable computers.
Ergonomics is the study of human factors related to things people use; used to avoid
health risks. Recommendations to minimize physical discomfort include take a 15-
minute break every hour or two, to make sure your equipment is adjustable, and to use
an ergonomic keyboard that have been developed to prevent injury from heavy
computer use. Laptops have design issues with the keyboard because you are not able
to adjust it, tablets have a design issue with the keyboard because most are virtual or
laid flat on a table, and smartphones also have design issues with the keyboard because
the thumbs are on a tiny keyboard.