Across
- 4. User presses a physical key. An electronic chip senses the key press and produces a digital code to represent the meaning of the key.
- 7. Data is read by starting at the beginning and reading through every record until you find the one that you want.
- 8. A device that converts data that has been processes into physical real world information for the user.
- 10. Requires less human interaction as some part of the input process is automated. E.g. A barcode reader abstaining product codes and prices from an item at a supermarket
- 11. An input device that allow hard copies of images or text to be transferred to a computer
- 12. Controls the position of the pointer on the screen in any computer system
- 13. Transmitting several bits of data simultaneously using multiple lines. E.g. the pathways between the CPU and memory.
Down
- 1. Used to control objects on a screen in computer games, flight simulators, etc
- 2. An item of hardware that is connected to a computer to add extra functionality
- 3. A device that converts data from the real world into data that can be sent to the computer for processing.
- 5. A camera that allows you to take picture, recording video and video conferencing
- 6. Used for printing text, graphics and photos very quickly, also with high quality. It can be used to print digital photography and small documents.
- 9. Used by people to enter data by hand. The keyboard is the most common type of input device.
