Cambridge - IGCSE - Computer Science - Input Devices

What is an input device?

• A piece of software that allow a user to interact with a computer system.

• A piece of hardware that outputs information from a computer system.

• A piece of hardware that allows a user to interact with a computer system.

• A piece of software that outputs information from a computer system.

What is hardware?

• The Desk, the chair and the window by which you sit.

• The programs within a computer

• The users of a computer system

• The physical components of a computer

What is a keyboard?

• A piece of peripheral hardware, probably the most common way of entering data into a computer.

• An amazing way of making music.

• A device specifically designed for playing games.

• An alternative to the guitar for learning musical theory.

Can keyboards be considered software?

• NO...keyboards are a peripheral device designed to connect to a computer system.

• YES..On screen keyboards are common on smartphones, tvs etc.

• YES..sometimes there is a soft rubber cover to the keyboard.

• NO..keyboards are a hardware device only.

What are the advantages of a keyboard?

• Keyboards are simple to use, customisable, and if the user is experienced, a very fast way of inputting data.

• Keyboards are multi function and can be used to output data too.

• It is easy to make a mistake when using a computer to input data.

• If a person is not trained, it is a very slow method of data input.

What is a concept keyboard?

• Used in music production to produce far out sounds.

• A regular computer peripheral, used to input data.

• A software keyboard found on smart phones.

• A concept keyboard is generally a flat surface that has a grid of buttons on it.

Where would a concept keyboard be used?

• In a restaurant where limited options may be required and choices can be restricted.

• To enter music directly into midi.

• To enter data into a computer in an unrestricted way.

• To control the events of a software application.

Identify the component.

• A concept keyboard

• A portal to a parallel universe.

• A standard keyboard peripheral input device.

• A software keyboard

Identify the type of keyboard.

• A standard peripheral hardware keyboard.

• A concept keyboard.

• A ZX81 old school input device.

• An on-screen software keyboard

Identify the type of keyboard.

• A standard hardware peripheral keyboard.

• A flashback to childhood

• A concept keyboard.

• An on-screen software keyboard.