Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Flatbed

What is a flatbed scanner?

• A type of scanner using a flat, glass surface

• A type of printer

• A type of computer monitor

• A type of keyboard

What can be scanned using a flatbed scanner?

• Only architectural blueprints

• Thick objects like books and magazines

• Only paper documents

• Only magazines and books

What is a significant benefit of flatbed scanners over sheet-fed scanners?

• They can scan multiple pages at once

• They can automatically feed pages

• They are smaller in size

• They can scan thick objects

What is the size range of flatbed scanners and copy machines?

• From standard letter size to legal size and beyond

• Only legal size

• Only architectural blueprint size

• Only letter size (8.5"x11")

Why are flatbed scanners more versatile than sheet-fed scanners?

• Because they can scan thick objects

• Because they can automatically feed pages

• Because they are smaller in size

• Because they are faster

What is a limitation of flatbed scanners when scanning multiple pages?

• They cannot scan multiple pages

• They are slower than sheet-fed scanners

• They cannot automatically feed pages

• They can only scan paper documents

What feature do some scanners and copy machines include to address the limitation of flatbed scanners?

• An automatic document feeder

• A smaller size

• A larger scanning surface

• A touch screen interface

What is the purpose of an ADF in scanners and copy machines?

• To scan thick objects

• To adjust the scanning resolution

• To scan only paper documents

• To automatically feed multiple pages

Why is scanning multiple pages using a flatbed scanner a time-consuming process?

• Because the scanner is small

• Because the scanner is not versatile

• Because pages need to be manually fed

• Because the scanner is slow

What is the advantage of having both a flatbed scanning surface and an ADF in scanners and copy machines?

• Faster scanning speed

• Smaller size

• Ability to scan only paper documents

• Ability to scan thick objects and multiple pages