Year 8 - Computer Hardware - Input and Output Devices

What do we call the information that we put into a computer controlled device?

• Input

• Output

• Binary

• Digitisation

What is the code that early computers used to understand information?

• Binary

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Cardboard

Which device allows users to communicate with a computer by pointing and clicking on buttons and images?

• Keyboard

• Touchscreen

• Mouse

• Microphone

What are some examples of input devices that computers can receive input from?

• Printers and headphones

• Game controllers and cameras

• Remote controllers and timer switches

• Sensors that detect light and temperature

How can people with physical disabilities adapt input devices to use computers?

• Using a special pointing device with their hands

• Using eye movements or breathing in and out

• Using voice commands

• All of the above

What are some examples of output devices?

• Printers and speakers

• Microphones and webcams

• Game controllers and remote controllers

• Sensors and electrical circuits

What can printers print besides text?

• Fonts, photos, and graphics

• Real solid objects

• Music, sound effects, and voices

• Watch screens and cinema screens

What is an example of an output device that can also be an input device?

• Printer

• Speaker

• Tablet screen

• Smart TV

How can output devices be adapted for people with visual impairments?

• Printing documents in Braille

• Playing music and sound effects

• Using touch screens and keyboards

• Detecting light and temperature

What is the process of input and output in computers?

• Input then output

• Output then input

• Input only

• Output only