Motion Control Devices
Q: What are the four essential components of a motion control system?
A: Controller, driver/amplifier, sensing/feedback devices, and actuator.
Q: Name some devices used in motion control for disabled persons.
A: Eye trackers, adaptive switches, adaptive keyboards, sip-and-puff systems, and custom
wheelchair seating.
3D Printers
Q: What is the primary purpose of 3D printing?
A: To create 3D objects from materials like molten plastic or powders using CAD.
Q: What are some common uses of 3D printing?
A: Prototypes, consumer products (e.g., eyewear, furniture), industrial tools, and functional end-use
parts.
Sensors
Q: What is the main function of sensors?
A: To detect physical input (e.g., temperature, pressure, sound) and convert it into a measurable
output.
Q: List some advantages of sensors.
A: Automation, connectivity, remote monitoring, accuracy, data storage, sensitivity, efficiency, and
applications in smart cities.
Tablets
Q: What are the advantages of using tablets?
A: Portability, long battery life, user-friendly interface, affordability, digital learning, media
consumption, and light productivity tasks.
Q: What are some disadvantages of tablets?
A: Cost, limited storage, distractions, fragility, potential for eyestrain, and limited functionality for
intensive tasks.
Barcodes & RFID
Q: What is the difference between a barcode and RFID?
A: Barcodes visually represent data using lines and spacing, while RFID uses wireless
electromagnetic communication to identify objects.
Ergonomics and RSI
Q: What does ergonomics aim to achieve?
A: Optimize workstation design to reduce risks like neck pain, back pain, and repetitive strain injury
(RSI).
Q: What are some causes of RSI?
A: Repetitive movements, awkward positions, poor posture, long work periods without breaks, and
vibrating equipment.
NFC & Stylus
Q: What is NFC used for?
A: Payment processing by swiping a smartphone or smartwatch over a paypoint.
Q: What is a stylus?
A: A pen-like input device used on tablets.
Servers and Mainframes
Q: What is a server?
A: A powerful computer that provides services and resources to client computers.
Q: What is a mainframe?
A: A powerful computer for processing large data volumes, known for reliability and security.
Screens and Display
Q: What does DPI stand for?
A: Dots per inch, measuring image resolution and device sensitivity.
Q: What is an aspect ratio?
A: The proportional relationship between an image's width and height (e.g., 3:2).
CPUs
Q: What is the difference between a dual-core and single-core CPU?
A: A dual-core CPU has two physical CPUs for efficiency, while a single-core CPU executes tasks
one at a time.
Operating Systems
Q: What are the functions of an operating system?
A: Controls hardware and software resources, loads and runs programs, provides user interface,
handles files, and ensures basic security.
Storage
Q: What is the difference between an SSD and HDD?
A: SSDs are faster and have no moving parts, while HDDs are better for storing large amounts of
data.
Q: What is defragmentation?
A: The process of rearranging file parts on a hard drive to improve performance.
UPS
Q: What is the purpose of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)?
A: To supply power during voltage drops or failures, allowing time to save work and shut down
devices safely.
Green Computing
Q: How can green computing help save paper?
A: By printing multiple pages on one sheet, printing only needed sections, and using double-sided
printing.
Metadata
Q: What is metadata?
A: Data that describes other data, such as file size, creation date, and author.
Wearable Technology
Q: What are wearable technologies?
A: Electronic devices worn as accessories or clothing that gather and share data with networks or
other devices.
Integrated Components
Q: List some internal computer components.
A: CPU, motherboard, RAM, storage drives, GPU, PSU, cooling systems, and NIC.
Q: Name external components of a computer.
A: Monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, webcam, and external storage.