Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Card Reader

What is a card reader?

• A device that records audio

• A device that scans images

• A device that reads and writes flash memory card formats

• A device that prints documents

Where are card readers commonly found?

• Laptops

• Digital cameras

• Printers

• Scanners

What type of memory cards are widely used?

• SD

• Memory Stick

• XQD

• Compact Flash

What happens when you insert a card into a computer's card reader?

• It automatically mounts the card's contents

• It formats the card

• It deletes the card's contents

• It ejects the card

What should you do before removing a memory card from a card reader?

• Format the memory card

• Unplug the card reader

• Delete all data from the memory card

• Unmount the memory card

What could happen if you connect a memory card containing malware to your computer?

• The memory card will be formatted

• The computer will run faster

• The computer will shut down

• The malware could infect your computer

Which software may automatically launch when a memory card is connected to a computer?

• Music editing software

• Video editing software

• Word processing software

• Photo editing software

What type of connection can an external card reader use to connect to smartphones and tablets?

• USB-C

• HDMI

• VGA

• USB-A

What is the purpose of unmounting a memory card from a card reader?

• To connect the memory card to another device

• To format the memory card

• To increase read-and-write activity

• To prevent corruption of the card's data

Which type of card reader may have multiple slots for different memory card formats?

• Multi-card reader

• Triple-slot card reader

• Single-slot card reader

• Dual-slot card reader