Understanding Input and Output Devices

What is an input device?

• A device that stores data permanently.

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

• A software program that processes input.

• A component that displays output from a computer.

Name three examples of input devices.

• Printer

• Projector

• Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner

• Monitor

What is an output device?

• A device that stores data permanently.

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

• A hardware part that processes input data.

• A component that connects to the internet.

Name three examples of output devices.

• Scanner

• Monitor, Printer, Speakers

• Keyboard

• Mouse

How does a keyboard function as an input device?

• A keyboard uses voice recognition to input data.

• A keyboard displays images on the screen.

• A keyboard converts key presses into electrical signals that the computer interprets as input.

• A keyboard connects to the internet to send commands.

What role does a monitor play as an output device?

• A monitor connects to the internet directly.

• A monitor stores information for later use.

• A monitor serves as an output device by displaying visual information from the computer.

• A monitor processes data for the computer.

Explain the difference between input and output devices.

• Input devices allow data entry, while output devices display or produce data.

• Input devices are only for audio, while output devices are only for video.

• Input devices are used for storage, while output devices are for processing.

• Input devices display data, while output devices allow data entry.

What is a scanner used for?

• To digitize documents and images.

• To store physical documents in a cabinet.

• To create 3D models from images.

• To print documents and images.

How does a printer work as an output device?

• A printer converts digital data into physical copies on paper.

• A printer sends data to a computer for processing.

• A printer scans documents and saves them digitally.

• A printer displays images on a screen.

What is the purpose of a mouse?

• To display images on a screen.

• To connect a printer to a computer.

• To store data on a hard drive.

• To facilitate user interaction with a computer.