11.3 Data

Data from a sensor is often in analogue form and needs to be converted into digital form to be able to be processed by a computer. The output data often then needs to be converted back into analogue form.

Write out the sentence and fill in the missing word

Data is that is represented using continuously variable physical quantities such as voltages is ?????.

Data that is represented in discrete units in the form of digits or numbers is ?????.

Input devices that measure data from the environment are ?????.

Sensors that can detect changes in the levels of light are ?????.

Sensors that can detect whether two objects have come into contact are ?????.

Motors used with gears to produce a range of movements are ?????.

Motors that can accurately measure the rotations of a motor spindle are ?????.

A switching device is a ?????.

A device that allows computers and peripherals to be connected is an ?????.

A programmable computer designed to move material, parts, tools or specialised devices to perform a variety of tasks is a ?????.

    

 

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