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AACS1674 Introduction to Information Technology

Tutorial 03: Computer Input, Output and Storage (Part 1)

Question 1

a) Instructions can be in the form of programs, commands, and user


response. Briefly explain each of them.

b) Identify and briefly explain the use of THREE (3) input devices in a
business operation.

c) Discuss the characteristics of a keyboard.

Question 2

a) What are the different types of mouse devices and what makes them
different from each other?

b) Define each of the following abbreviation and its applications:


(i) OCR (iii) RFID
(ii) OMR (iv) MICR

c) What is a touch screen? List any THREE (3) devices which have a
touch screen.

Question 3

a) Discuss the forms of output.

b) How is a non-impact printer different from an impact printer?

c) What is an audio output device? Give 2 examples.

d) Identify the printers based on the following description.

(i) It is a small, lightweight, battery-powered printer that allows a


mobile user to print from a notebook computer, smart phone or
other mobile device while travelling.

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(ii) It is creates photo-realistic-quality color prints. Graphic artists


use these high-cost, high-performance printers for signs,
posters and other professional quality display.

(iii) It generates images by pushing electrically heated pins against


heat-sensitive paper. The print quality is low and the images
tend to fade over time.

(iv) A nonimpact printer that forms characters and images by


spraying tiny drops of liquid ink on a piece of paper.

(v) It is a small printer that prints on an adhesive material that can


be placed on a variety of items such as envelopes, packages,
optical disc, photos, file folders, and toys.

Question 4

a) What are FIVE (5) qualities that you would consider when you are
describing to purchase a display device?

b) List and discuss 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of multifunction


peripherals.

c) Differentiate the following pairs of devices.

(i) Interactive whiteboard and data projector

(ii) Label printer and thermal printer

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