YMAT1473 Introduction To Information Technology

Chapter 3 – Input Devices

Tutorial 3

1. Discuss the usage of ONE (1) input device for students to attend online classes. (3 marks)

=keyboard
-to enter characters and functions into the computer systems by pressing buttons or keys

2. Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a
tag placed in or attached to an object, an animal, or a person. Discuss TWO (2) examples of an
RFID application. (10marks)

=Tounch n Go and Jewellery Tracking

3. a) Describe ONE (1) input device that you need to use when shopping online. (3 marks)

=mouse
-movable device that lets you control a range of things on a computer.

b) Identify any FIVE (5) examples of data that you need to enter when making an online
purchases. (5 marks)

=Name

Age

Address

Email Address

Preferences

4. a) Differentiate between Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) device and Magnetic Ink Character
Recognition device (MICR). (4 marks)

=OMR senses the or absence of a mark,such as a pencil mark and MICR automatically read
those unusual numbers on the bottom

b) Which device above is widely used in the banking industry?

=MICI
(1 mark)

5. a) Discuss the difference between fingerprint and iris recognition systems. (4 marks)
 =fingerprint recognition does not require a clear line of sight and is therefore more convenient
and iris recognition requires a clear line of sight between your eye and the scanner.

b) Identify ONE (1) example of an input device that is used in the fingerprint system. (1 mark)

=fingerprint scanner

6. Samantha has enrolled in a university this semester. She plans to purchase a new personal computer
to create artwork for her assignments.

a) Suggest THREE (3) input devices which are suitable for her.
(6 marks)
=mouse,keyboard and scanner

b) State TWO (2) biometric input technologies that can be used to login to a mobile computer. (2
marks)

=fingerprint reader and iris recognition system

7. Briefly describe the following terms in the context of computing:

a) Pointing device (2 marks)

=can be use to move the insertion point

b) Biometric device (2 marks)

=can be use for security and recognition

YMAT1473 Introduction To Information Technology

Chapter 3 – Input Devices
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