ICT SYSTEMS

1.KEYBOARDS
ADVANTAGES

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DISADVANTAGES

LAYOUTS:
Qwerty layout
Dvorak layout

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1.Allow accurate entry 1.Conventional of data keyboards can be difficult for people with disabilities 2. Quick entry of original text 2.Not very quick to input data compared to direct data capture. e.g. OMR, MICR, barcode readers 3.Takes up more space than many other input devices

TYPES:
Conventional

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Ergonomic or ergonometric
Overlay or concept

3.Robust

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USES:
To input text

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To type in commands
To type in unusual selection of characters. E.g. passwords

4.Concept keyboards are helpful to people with disabilities

2.NUMERIC KEYPAD
DEFINITION: a numeric keypad is
used specifically to enter numbers, although alphabetic characters can be entered by using the function key

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
1.Small and compact and can be carried easily 2. Many of the devices can be connected to the same computer 1.Difficult to enter text

USES:

1. At electronic point of sales (EPOS) terminals 2. With automated teller machines 3. On mobile phones 4. For remote voting in conference rooms 5. Entering PIN at various outlets for funds transfer

2.Can be too small for the number to be used efficiently

3.Easy to cover up when entering PIN

3.MICE
DEFINITON: a mouse allows the user to point by moving the cursor in a graphical user interface (GUI) on a PCs screen USES: To move the pointer on the screen as well as select various items Can be used to draw objects in drawing and art packages

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
1.Allow faster entry of chosen option 2. Allows faster navigation through websites/slides hows 3.Smaller and more compact than keyboards 1.Difficult to use for people with disabilities 2. Can be vandalized/ damaged

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3.Difficult to enter textual data

4.JOYSTICK

DEFINITION: a joystick is an input device, which works by moving the cursor when the user rocks a lever connected to sensors

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

1.Allow faster entry of 1.Difficult to for entering data chosen option compared to other than choices typing on a keyboard 2. Can be used to control objects in three dimension (3D) 2. Difficult to control the pointer than other WIMP devices

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES
1.Difficult to enter data other than from a list of options

5.TOUCHSCREEN
USES:

1.Allow faster entry of option compared to keyboards

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ATMs by bank customers

EPOS terminals in cafes and various other outlets Tourist information kiosks and for public transport enquiries Personal digital assistants (PDAs), for choosing options and handwriting recognition Interactive whiteboards in education smartphones

2. Easier to select 2. Extensive use of an option than touchscreen may lead with a mouse to RSI

3.People with disabilities can find it easier to use 4.Less likelihood of selecting a wrong option

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6.MAGNETIC STRIP READER

1. USES: Can be used anywhere payment is to be made using a debit or a credit card -in bank ATM -at EFTPOS (electronic funds transfer at point of sales) terminals in cafes, supermarkets, restaurants and other types of shops In security , they are used to prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas

ADVANTAGES
1.Allow faster entry of chosen option compared to keyboard entry

DISADVANTAGES
1.If the strip is damaged, data may need to be entered manually resulting in loss of speed 2.If the card is damaged or lost, it prevents access to the cardholder to the restricted area

2. More accurate in data entry than with a keyboard

3.Data entry is more secure than with a keyboard 4.Prevents entry to restricted areas without the card

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7.SMART CARD READER/CHIP CARD READER

1. USES: Used as payment cards (e.g. phone cards), loyalty cards, ID cards and public transport tickets Used with satellite broadcasters to decode televisions programs Used with subscriber identification modules (SIMs) in mobile telephones

ADVANTAGES
1.Allows immediate updating thereby preventing fraud 2. No need to be in immediate contact with the reader-reduces damage 3.More secure than using magnetic strip

DISADVANTAGES
1.If the card is lost the owner loses a proportion of the money/points 2.If the card is stolen the information can be misused by the hackers

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Used with electronic passports and in driving licenses

4.Prevents entry to restricted areas without a card

READER
1. USES: Used wherever a payment needs to be made; for example, in restaurants, supermarkets, shops of all descriptions.

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

1.Allows only 1. If the customer secure transaction forgets the PIN, the to take place. transaction has to be cancelled. 2. Saves time comparatively to 2. Need to ensure payments made protection of PIN using cash or while using the card. cheques. 3. Chips are more robust than magnetic strips.

9. SCANNER

ADVANTAGES
1. Allow images to be store for further editing.

DISADVANTAGE
1. Accuracy of reproduction is limited.

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USES: Scan documents that can be converted into text-based documents using OCR Software. Scan old documents for keeping records / archival. Scan images that can be transferred as faxes. To obtain digital images of photographs. Used as barcode readers.

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2. Using OCR on printed documents saves time compared to typing in the text again.
3. Using barcode scanner is quicker than typing in the barcode.

10. DIGITAL CAMERAS

USES: Used by professional photographers in their work and by amateur photographers for personal use. In security , they are used to prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas

ADVANTAGES
1.Allow faster entry of chosen option compared to keyboard entry

DISADVANTAGES
1.If the strip is damaged, data may need to be entered manually resulting in loss of speed 2.If the card is damaged or lost, it prevents access to the cardholder to the restricted area

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2. More accurate in data entry than with a keyboard

3.Data entry is more secure than with a keyboard 4.Prevents entry to restricted areas without the card