Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Input Device

What are the two most common input devices for a computer?

• Speaker, Webcam

• Keyboard, Mouse

• Monitor, Printer

• Scanner, Joystick

Why are input devices important for a computer system?

• To process input signals

• To store data

• To connect to the internet

• To display images

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an input device in the text?

• Digital Camera

• Card Reader

• Microphone

• Printer

What type of devices are categorized as input devices?

• Devices that connect to the internet

• Devices that output data

• Devices that process data

• Devices that send information to the computer

What is the primary job of a computer?

• To process input

• To display images

• To play music

• To store data

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

• Keyboard

• Microphone

• Scanner

• Monitor

What happens when you press a key on the keyboard?

• The screen turns off

• A specific input signal is sent to the computer

• The mouse moves

• The computer shuts down

What do input devices allow you to do on a computer?

• Make phone calls, send emails, browse the web

• Play games, watch movies, listen to music

• Open programs, type messages, drag objects

• Print documents, scan images, take photos

Which of the following is mentioned as an input device in the text?

• Webcam

• Printer

• Monitor

• Speaker

What would happen if a computer did not have input devices?

• It would have more storage space

• It would be useless

• It would work faster

• It would have better graphics