Web Cam and Digital Camera Quiz
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What type of information can be communicated using a web cam?

  • Sound communication only
  • Text communication only
  • Sound, video, and text communication (correct)
  • Video communication only
  • How are photos stored in a digital camera?

  • On the camera's internal hard drive
  • Analogically on a film reel
  • Digitally in a memory card (correct)
  • On a CD inside the camera
  • What is the main function of output devices in computing?

  • To receive and carry processed data to the user (correct)
  • To process data
  • To store data
  • To input data into the computer
  • How do flat screen monitors differ from traditional monitors?

    <p>Flat screen monitors use different technologies and are more space-efficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do advanced graphics cards for games contain?

    <p>Their own CPU dedicated to displaying graphics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between laser printers and inkjet printers based on the text?

    <p>Laser printers use laser technology while inkjet printers do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do dot matrix printers work according to the text?

    <p>By firing a row of pins through an ink ribbon onto the paper.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a plotter over a regular printer based on the information provided?

    <p>Plotters allow you to print larger images than regular printers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of a multimedia projector as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To display presentations like Microsoft PowerPoint to a group of people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the number of pins in a dot matrix printer relate to the quality of the print according to the text?

    <p>A higher number of pins results in higher print quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Web Cams

    • A small digital movie camera mounted on a PC monitor, allowing two-way communication involving sound and video communication
    • Enables video conferencing and online communication

    Digital Cameras

    • Capture photos digitally and store them in a memory card within the camera
    • Photos can be easily transferred to a computer and edited using graphics programs

    Output Devices

    • Receive information from the computer and display or print processed data to the user
    • Examples: Monitor, Projector, Printer, Plotter, Speaker

    Computer Monitors

    • VDU (Visual Display Unit) displays information in an understandable format for humans
    • Traditional monitors were based on TV screen technology
    • Flat Screen Monitors use different technologies, taking up less room and using less energy

    Graphics for Games

    • Advanced graphics cards contain a dedicated CPU for displaying graphics on the screen
    • Recent PCs have built-in advanced graphics capabilities

    Multimedia Projectors

    • Projection devices attached to a computer, useful for displaying presentations to a group
    • Ideal for displaying Microsoft PowerPoint presentations

    Printers

    • Output devices that produce hard copy outputs from the computer
    • Types of printers:
      • Laser Printer: produces high-quality prints at high speed using laser technology
      • Ink-jet Printer: ideal for low-volume printing, prioritizing high-quality prints over speed
      • Dot Matrix Printer: uses pins and ink ribbon to print, with higher pin count (e.g., 24 pins) for better quality

    Plotters

    • Output devices similar to printers, but designed for printing larger images
    • Used for printing banners and large construction drawings

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    Test your knowledge on webcams and digital cameras, including their features and uses. Learn about how webcams enable two-way communication with sound and video, while digital cameras store photos digitally for easy manipulation on computers.

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