Week 08: Input Devices

•Define input and differentiate among a program, command, and user response

•Identify the keys and buttons commonly found on desktop computer keyboards, and describe how keyboards for mobile computers and devices differ from desktop computer keyboards

•Describe different mouse types and explain how to use a mouse

•Describe various types of touch screens and explain how a touch-sensitive pad works

•Describe various types of pen input, and identify other types of input for smart phones

•Summarize the purpose of various game controllers

•Explain how resolution affects the quality of a picture captured on a digital camera

•Describe the uses of voice recognition, Web cams, and video conferencing

•Discuss how various scanners and reading devices work

•Summarize the various biometric devices

•Discuss how POS terminals, automated teller machines, and DVD kiosks work

•Identify alternative input devices for physically challenged users

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