2.5

1.
Name one output device used by architects.

Plotters print very large documents, like architectural blueprints

2.
Name two examples of specialized output devices used by the visually impaired.

Voice synthesizers allow blind users to receive computer output.
Braille printers allow blind users to read computer printouts.
Probes and sensors

3.
Name an example of a video game device that can be considered input and output.

Modern joysticks can now serve as output devices, such as vibrations or lights, to make video games more interactive.
Complex remote controls allow the user to control several media at once
4.
What is the purpose of voice recognition software?
oice recognition software lets handicapped users speak computer input commands.

ANALOGY/WORD QUIZ/WPM

ANALOGY/WORD QUIZ/WPM
PARCHEESI : GAME :: jazz : music
3. music
WORD
acme
You would probably say that the acme of Benji's career was when he
3. became a movie and television star.

Tech Talk Acivity 2.3

1.
Name two examples of financial and accounting software.

Quicken
Microsoft Money
2.
Name one drawback to upgrading software.

It may cost money to upgrade
3.
Software applies rules, called ____, to data in a way that allows a computer to process information.

algorithms
4.
Identify the part of the following filename that indicates the type of data it contains: 010106_MyResearchPaper.doc

analogy

HAIRBRUSH : BRISTLED :: dragon : mythical
2. dragon

Word Quiz
deface
Someone might deface a wall by
1. using spray paint to mess it up.

Analogy

ANALOGY
SNEAKY : FORTHRIGHT :: generous : stingy
2. stingy

If you decided to skulk through the school, you might look like
1. a spy.

Analogy

ANALOGY?
CAKE : BATTER :: window :glass
2. glass

Before leaving the house Sandy gave the dog a perfunctory hug—
3. it was just a quick squeeze.

Analogy

ANALOGY/WORD
TOE : FOOT :: roof : house
2. house

feral
Because our little Puss-Puss is a feral cat, she can seem
3. timid as a mouse.

1. How many bytes in a Terabyte (TB)?
1000

2. How many Kilobytes (KBs) in a 100MB file?
100000

3. How many bits are used in the word “computer”?
8

4. Write your first name in binary.
01001111010011010100000101010010