Connecting Digital Components

What is a peripheral device?

• A device that can be connected to a computer in order to expand the computer's capabilities.

• A device that helps you see out of the corner of your eye.

• A device that is essential for the computer to work.

• A device that is magic.

Which of these is a peripheral device? (More than one answer)

• A mouse

• A lawnmower

• A microphone

• A cat

• A keyboard

What are the 3 main categories of peripheral devices?

• Storage devices

• Input devices

• Cleaning devices

• Output devices

Which direction does an INPUT device send its data?

• IN to the main computer

• OUT of the main computer

• Towards the North pole

Which direction does an OUTPUT device send its data?

• IN to the main computer

• OUT of the main computer

• Down into the ocean

TRUE or FALSE: A storage device can be both an input AND and output device.

• True

• False

Which ONE of these is an example of an INPUT device?

• A speaker

• A printer

• A keyboard

• Headphones

Which ONE of these is an example of an OUTPUT device?

• A mouse

• A microphone

• A keyboard

• A speaker

Which ONE of the following is a STORAGE device?

• A mouse

• A USB

• A speaker

• A keyboard

Which of the following are INPUT devices?

• A keyboard

• A mouse

• A microphone

• A speaker