Devices, Software and Equipment (Grade 11 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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Device drivers function
Device drivers function
Translate between OS and hardware
Where to find device drivers
Where to find device drivers
Disc with hardware or manufacturer's website
Standard device drivers
Standard device drivers
Built-in drivers for common devices (mice, keyboards, drives)
Plug-and-play technology
Plug-and-play technology
Devices work immediately when connected, no extra software
Examples of plug-and-play devices
Examples of plug-and-play devices
Headphones, speakers, mice, keyboards, USB storage
Input device connection methods
Input device connection methods
Wireless USB dongle or wired USB cable
Monitor connection requirements
Monitor connection requirements
Power cables and display connectors
HDMI vs VGA cables
HDMI vs VGA cables
HDMI: video+audio; VGA: video only
OCR full form & function
OCR full form & function
Optical Character Recognition - converts printed text to digital
OCR advantage over traditional scanning
OCR advantage over traditional scanning
Creates searchable & editable files, not just images