Homework due for Thurs., September 20, 2007

I hope you have a good long weekend. Please find the time to read pgs 14-19 in the text and answer the following:

Pg 14-15

1. What is an input device? (1 pt)
2. List 5 different input devices that can be connected to a desktop computer and explain how they work and who might use each device. (3 pts each)
3. Explain what is OMR & OCR and give an advantage OR disadvantage of each. (3 pts each)
4. What sort of information could be held on a smart card? (2 pts)

pgs 16&17

1. Explain how libraries use input devices to keep track of materials. (4 pts)
2. What are the advantages & disadvantages of stores & shops using barcodes & electronic point of sale systems? (2 pts)
3. Explain what is meant by the following EFTPOS, MICR, MIDI. (4 pts each)

pgs 18 & 19

1. What is an output device? (2 pts)
2. What are the 2 most common types of output devices? (2 pts)
3. Explain what is meant by VDU, RGB, Pixel, LCD, CMYK.
4. What are the advantages & disadvantages of dot matrix, ink-jet & laser printers? (6 pts)

Good luck & have a good long weekend.