Exploring Input and Output Devices

What is an input device?

• A component that displays output from a computer.

• A software program that processes input.

• An input device is a hardware component used to input data into a computer.

• A device that stores data permanently.

Name three types of input devices.

• Monitor

• Speaker

• Printer

• Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner

What is the primary function of a keyboard?

• To store files and data.

• To connect to the internet.

• To input data and commands into a computer.

• To display images on the screen.

How does a mouse function as an input device?

• A mouse emits sound waves to communicate with the computer.

• A mouse stores data on its surface for later retrieval.

• A mouse functions by sending visual signals to the monitor.

• A mouse translates physical movement and button clicks into digital signals for user interaction with a computer.

What type of input device is a scanner?

• Storage device

• Input device

• Processing device

• Output device

What is the role of a microphone in a computer system?

• To amplify sound for better playback

• The role of a microphone in a computer system is to capture sound and convert it into electrical signals.

• To enhance video quality during streaming

• To store audio files on the computer

Identify an input device used for gaming.

• Mouse

• Touchscreen

• Keyboard

• Game Controller

What is an output device?

• An output device is a type of software that manages data storage.

• An output device is a hardware component that inputs data into a computer.

• An output device is a network component that connects multiple computers.

• An output device is a hardware component that displays or produces data from a computer.

List three types of output devices.

• Keyboard

• Scanner

• Monitor, Printer, Speakers

• Mouse

What is the primary function of a printer?

• To store digital files permanently.

• To scan documents and images.

• To connect to the internet and browse websites.

• To produce physical copies of documents or images.