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WorksheetsSoftware Types and User Interfaces (Hardware and Software)
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 31mins
_________ ________ allow us to send information to the CPU (Central Processing Unit) to tell the computer what to do.
(a)
A _____ _____ is a device that inputs moving images into a computer which is mainly used for video conferencing.
(a)
Input device for sound data
Scanner
Voice control
Voice recognition
Microphone
The device used to input the data from a contactless credit card
Bar code reader
Magnetic stripe reader
RFID reader
Pin Pad
You can use this to input printed documents to a computer ?
Trackerball
Scanner
Keyboard
Mouse
Input device commonly found on laptops instead of a mouse in the form of a small panel containing different touch-sensitive areas.
Touch pad
Scanner
Sensors
Stylus
Input device that reads text written in special magnetic ink. Often used at the bottom of checks.
Magnetic stripe readers
Optical Character Recognition
Optical Mark Recognition
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
Input device that reads printed text, scans it, and converts it to text that can be edited in a word processor.
Magnetic stripe readers
Optical Character Recognition
Optical Mark Recognition
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
Anika is working on a project that requires her to input pictures, documents, pages of magazines, and other images into her computer. What device should she use?
mouse
PDA
scanner
Barcode Reader
Which of the following is the primary device used for text input on a computer?
mouse
keyboard
printer
touchscreen
This can be used to record videos and photos. Also the data is stored in digital memory.
Webcams
Video camera
Digital camera
Film camera
Enters sound onto a computer
Microphone
Speakers
Touch Screen
Light pen
It is another type of Barcode that is made up of a matrix of filled-in dark squares on light background
(a)
Tablets and Mobile phones make use of an ---------keyboard as opposed to physical keyboard.
(a)
It is a input device that can read or measure physical quantities in ANALOGUE FORM.
(a)
Input device used for games playing and flight simulators.
(a)
Another name for Hardware is ________________________.
Software
Components
Peripherals
Hardcopy
When looking at performance of application software you should consider
The age or maturity of the software. Is it tried and tested with bugs repaired / resolved
Will it work with other devices and / or systems? Is it interoperable?
Can it beat me in a 500 m sprint race or not?
Does it support specialist / dedicated hardware for complex tasks?
Proprietary Software
Is where the source code is owned by the software company
Can be customised to suit your business needs
Has a network of people working together to improve it in a community offering each other support
Open Source Software
The source code is freely available to use
Can be very expensive
The source code is freely available to modify
Will have fast response to issues when they arise
Application Software includes
Productivity Software
Utilities Software
Graphics / Creativity Software
Communicatins Software
Command Line Interfaces
Require the user to type commands in response to prompts displayed on the screen
Require a mouse to select objects from a menu
Require the use of a touch screen to select icons
Work with a printer to tell the user what to do
With Command Line Interfaces [blank] users find it quicker to complete tasks.
(a)
Which of the following are true about Command Line Interfaces?
Requires knowledge of the specific commands for performing functions
It requires far less memory and processing than a GUI
It uses a lot of graphics to help visualise the commands
It can be intimidating for less experienced users as there are so many commands to learn
A Graphical User Interface allows users to interact with the device by using a pointer or [blank] screen to select icons and menus displayed on the screen.
(a)
Which of the following are true about GUI?
This simple, interactive and intuitive method of interaction is easier for beginners to computers
Users have to learn lots of commands to type in to execute programs
It is often resource intensive requiring a lot of processing power and memory
There are usually options to adapt the interface for specific needs of users e.g. magnifiers, colours and font sizes
Menu Based Interfaces
Users interact using a simple menu that presents options to choose from e.g. a Cash Machine or ATM
Users interact by connecting their phone through bluetooth to select starters
Users interact by selecting icons on the screen to choose their main course
Users interact using emojis to express their thoughts about the menu
Which of the following are true of Menu Driven Interfaces
There is a limited number of options which makes it easy to use
It is often possible to figure out how to perform tasks without much instruction
They can include options to adapt the interface to meet the needs of individuals e.g. speech output or large text size
Performing tasks can be slow and frustrating where many levels of options must be navigated
When choosing software what factors should you consider?
Ease of Use and Familiarity
Reliability - it should do what is it supposed to and be reliable
My dog must like the smell of it
Capability - it must be capable of doing the tasks I want it for effectively
What are the two types of systems software?
Operating system and Application software
Operating system and Utility software
Utility software and Device drivers
Application software and User interface
What is the primary function of utility software?
To provide a platform for running programs
To help maintain the computer system
To manage computer hardware
To allow user interaction with the computer
Which user interface type is described as "not always reliable but improving all the time"?
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Command Line
Menu
Natural Language
What is multitasking in an operating system?
Running a single application at a time
Running multiple applications simultaneously by giving each one a slice of processor time
Running applications without using processor time
Running applications only in the background
What is the purpose of a printer driver?
To manage user accounts
To translate operating system instructions into a series of commands for the printer
To store data in files
To allocate processor time
What does the operating system retain for each user in user management?
Only the user's password
Settings such as icons or desktop backgrounds
The user's browsing history
The user's email account
Which of the following is a benefit of data compression?
Increases the amount of storage space needed
Reduces the amount of data sent
Slows down file access
Increases file size
Which type of software is used to scramble plain text into cyphertext?
Data compression software
Defragmentation software
Encryption software
Graphic design software
What is the primary purpose of an operating system?
To provide the interface between the user and the hardware
To process data and produce output
To manage the power supply of the computer
To design application software
Which type of software provides a platform for application software to run?
System software
Operating system
Utility software
Device drivers
Which of the following is NOT an example of utility software?
Encryption software
Compression software
Defragmentation software
Spreadsheet software
What is the role of device drivers?
To maintain the file store
To manage the memory for the processor
To translate operating system instructions into hardware instructions
To provide a platform for application software
What is a WIMP interface?
Windows, Icons, Mouse, and Pointers
Windows, Internet, Mouse, and Pointers
Windows, Internet, Menus, and Pointers
Windows, Icons, Menus, and Pointers
Which type of user interface is commonly found at cashpoints and on chip-and-pin devices?
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Menu-Driven Interface
Command Line Interface (CLI)
Natural Language Interface (NLI)
Which of the following is an example of a natural language interface?
Menus
Icons
Siri
Windows
What does the operating system manage to prevent data loss when the power is switched off?
Application software
File store
Virtual memory
Device drivers
Input device commonly found on laptops instead of a mouse in the form of a small panel containing different touch-sensitive areas.
Touch screen
keypad
Touch pad
keyboard
Input device that reads text written in special magnetic ink. Often used at the bottom of checks.
(a)
What type of keyboard can help prevent injuries from using the keyboard for long periods of time?
ergonomic keyboard
standard keyboard
music keyboard
none of the above
A device used for video games, flight simulators, training simulators and for controlling industrial robots.
Mouse
Light pen
Joystick
Keyboard
An input device used in the hospital (a) .
What is the proper order of a computer system?
User, Hardware, Operating System, Applications
Hardware, Operating System, Applications, User
Applications, User, Hardware, Operating System
User, Applications, Operating System, Hardware
A role of the operating system that determines the hardware that is connected to the system, interprets instructions from the hardware, and sends instructions to it
Device Management
Access Control/Protection
Windows Update
Windows Registry
A role of the operating system that requires users to log in with their credentials before accessing sensitive information on the computer.
Access Control/Protection
Windows Settings App
Windows Update
Windows Registry
