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- 1What does input mean?An input device is anything that can be used to enter data into a computer.
- 2What does output mean?An output device is a piece of computer hardware used to display or output information that has been processed or stored in a computer.
- 3What is a computer?A computer is a device that can take some inputs (data), process the data and output a result (information).
- 4What is a sensor?A sensor is a device that can detect and respond to some type of data from the physical environment.
- 5What is software?You cannot touch software. Software refers to the programs that run on the computer, rather like music playing on a CD.
- 6What is peripheral?(of a device) able to be attached to and used with a computer, though not an integral part of it.
- 7What is hardware?You can touch hardware, like a music CD. Hardware is the machines, wiring and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system.
- 8What is a process?An instance of a program being executed in a multitasking operating system, typically running in an environment that protects it from other processes.
- 9What are some examples of input devices?Some examples of input devices are: keyboards and mice.
- 10What are some examples of output devices?Some examples of output devices are: printers, monitors, projectors and speakers.
- 11What are some examples of computers?Some examples of computers are: microwaves, TVs, iPads and iPhones.
- 12What are some examples of sensors?Some examples of sensors are: motion sensors, smoke sensors and heat sensors.
- 13What are some examples of software?Some examples of software are: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Windows.
- 14What are some examples of peripheral devices?Some examples of peripheral devices are: keyboards and printers.
- 15What are some examples of hardware devices?Some examples of hardware devices are: disks, disk drives, display screens, keyboards, printers, boards and chips.
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- These flash cards I have made using all the content from my k e y w o r d s mind map, but in flash card form, making it easier to learn. the two types of cards are definitions and examples. Enjoy!!!
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- Hermione Kerr
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