Digital Devices (Learning Aim A)

Which of these best describes a multi-functional device?

• A powerful computer

• Small, inexpensive computer for individual use

• Can be used for data input and output

• Made with portability in mind

Which of these best describes a server?

• A powerful computer for accessing e-mails

• A powerful computer that provides services to computers on a network

• A device that connects computers on a server computer

• A powerful, expensive computer for individual use

What does GPS stand for?

Communication devices and systems can send and receive analogue or digital data to and from another device.

• True

• False

Which of these technologies is in use in contactless payments?

• EPOS

• MCR

• OMR

• RFID

Which is an example of an input device?

• Graphics tablet

• Plotter

• Printer

• Monitor

Which of these technologies is most suitable for someone who is visually impaired?

• Head motion tracker

• Tracker ball

• Screen-reading software

• Eye motion sensor

Which of these is not an example of manual processing?

• Keying customer details into a database

• Reading fingerprints for personal identification

• Marking written exam scripts

• Entering survey responses from a form

Which of these is not a flash memory device?

• Hard disk drive

• SD card

• USB pen

• SSD (Solid State Drive)

Which storage device is most suitable for backing up a school's file server overnight?

• External hard drive

• USB flash drive

• Cloud storage

• Magnetic tape