The Components of Hardware - Keyboard & Pointing Entry

What is hardware?

• The physical part of the computer

• The software that runs on the computer

• The data processed by the computer

• The network connections of the computer

What are the categories of hardware?

• Input, Output, Processing and Storage

• Input Device, Output Device, Processing Device and Storage Device

• Primary device, network hardware, storage and input

• Input, Software, Output, Storage

What is an example of a pointing device?

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Printer

What is the function of input devices?

• To store data

• To input information

• To enter data into the computer

• To process data

What is the most popular input device for entering words and numbers?

• Alphanumeric Keyboard

• Mouse

• Touchpad

• Joystick

How do keyboard entry devices enter data into the computer?

How do pointing entry devices enter data into the computer?

• Pointing entry devices enter data by detecting movement and clicks, translating them into commands for the computer.
• Pointing entry devices enter data by reading magnetic strips.
• Pointing entry devices enter data by scanning barcodes.
• Pointing entry devices enter data by using voice recognition.

Identify examples of pointing entry devices. Select ALL that applies.

• Joystick
• Mouse
• Scanner

• Trackpad