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This document discusses various input and output devices. It describes how QR codes are read using a mobile device camera and how capacitive touch screens register touches. It explains that gloves prevent touch input because they are not conductive. Alternative input methods like styli or capacitive gloves are suggested. Motion sensors and other sensors for security systems are also discussed. The document also covers inkjet versus laser printers and the best choice for a large print run. Storage devices are matched to descriptions.

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This document discusses various input and output devices. It describes how QR codes are read using a mobile device camera and how capacitive touch screens register touches. It explains that gloves prevent touch input because they are not conductive. Alternative input methods like styli or capacitive gloves are suggested. Motion sensors and other sensors for security systems are also discussed. The document also covers inkjet versus laser printers and the best choice for a large print run. Storage devices are matched to descriptions.

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Secondary 3 - Computer Science


Input-Output-Storage devices
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4 An advertisement in a magazine displays this barcode:


(a) Identify this type of barcode.[1] QR
(b) Explain how the data stored in this barcode is read.[4]

Any four from:

– Read/scanned using app (on mobile device)

– It is the camera that is used to scan/capture the image

– The three large squares are used to define the alignment // uses alignment targets/modules

– Black squares reflect less light // white squares reflect more light

– The app/device processes the image

– Each small square/pixel is converted to a binary value

5 Alexandra has a new mobile device.


It has a touch screen that uses capacitive technology.
(a) Describe how a capacitive touch screen registers Alexandra’s touch.[4]
Any four from:
– Conductive layer
– An electrostatic/electric field is created
– Sensor(s) (around the screen) monitor the electrostatic field
– When touched (electrostatic) charge is transferred to finger
– Location of touch is calculated // Co-ordinates used to calculate touch

(b) Alexandra is wearing gloves because it is cold.


She presses an icon on her touch screen but her action is not registered.
(i) Explain why the touch screen will not register her touch.[2]
Any two from:
– Gloves are not conductive // Gloves are an insulator
– Block current/charge from finger / body / person
– Stop the electrostatic field being disturbed/changed

(iii) Alexandra does not want to remove her gloves.


Explain how Alexandra could use her mobile device whilst still wearing gloves.[2]
Any two from e.g. (1 mark for method, 1 for expansion):
– She could use a (conductive) stylus􀂫
– 􀂫 this will allow the charge to be charged/disturbed
– She could use capacitive gloves􀂫
– 􀂫 this will allow the charge to be charged/disturbed
– She could use a natural language interface/voice operated interface 􀂫
– 􀂫 she could give vocal commands to the device
6 Motion sensors are used in a security system to detect intruders.
Name three other sensors that could be used in the following applications.
Give a different type of sensor for each application.

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7 Andrew wants to produce advertising material for his company.


(a) Andrew can use an Inkjet printer or a Laser printer. Draw lines to connect each printer to
a correct statement. More than one line may be used to connect to each printer or
statement.

(b) Andrew wants to print a single page A4 leaflet. He wants to print 10000 copies. State
whether he should use an inkjet or a laser printer.[1] Laser

8 There are six descriptions in the table below.


Complete the table below by writing the correct storage device or media in the box next to each
description.
[6]

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