Exploring Input and Output Devices

What is an input device?

• A device that stores data permanently.

• A component that displays output from a computer.

• A software program that processes information.

• An input device is a hardware component used to provide data and control signals to a computer.

Name three types of input devices.

• Projector

• Printer

• Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner

• Monitor

What is the primary function of a keyboard?

• To input data and commands into a computer.

• To connect to the internet.

• To store data permanently.

• To display images on the screen.

Which device is used to capture images?

• Camera

• Scanner

• Projector

• Printer

What type of input device is a mouse?

• keyboard

• scanner

• microphone

• pointing device

Give an example of a biometric input device.

• Facial recognition camera

• Voice recognition system

• Iris scanner

• Fingerprint scanner

What is the purpose of a scanner?

• To enhance the color of printed images.

• To print physical documents on paper.

• To convert physical documents into digital format.

• To store digital files in the cloud.

Name a device that can both input and output data.

• Printer

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Touchscreen

What is an output device?

• A hardware part that processes input data.

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

• A device that stores data permanently.

• A component that connects to the internet.

List three types of output devices.

• Webcams

• Scanners

• Keyboards

• Monitors, Printers, Speakers