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IT Input Devices for Students

The document discusses various input devices used for online classes, RFID applications, online shopping, banking, artwork creation, and biometric security. It compares OMR and MICR devices, fingerprint and iris recognition systems, and describes pointing devices and biometric devices. Examples provided include keyboards, mice, scanners, fingerprint scanners, and iris recognition systems. RFID applications mentioned are Touch 'n Go and jewellery tracking. Data needed for online purchases includes name, age, address, email, and preferences.

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IT Input Devices for Students

The document discusses various input devices used for online classes, RFID applications, online shopping, banking, artwork creation, and biometric security. It compares OMR and MICR devices, fingerprint and iris recognition systems, and describes pointing devices and biometric devices. Examples provided include keyboards, mice, scanners, fingerprint scanners, and iris recognition systems. RFID applications mentioned are Touch 'n Go and jewellery tracking. Data needed for online purchases includes name, age, address, email, and preferences.

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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

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