Input and output devices

Input and output devices

1. Input devices. An input device is a device which puts information in your computer.

   • A keyboard is input device. This is because it puts information in your work by typing using the keys.
   • A mouse is an input device. This is because it puts information in your computer by left or right clicking.
   • An input device is a microphone. This is because if you speak in it, it projects your voice so it is loud and more people can help you.
   • An input device is a camera. This is because you can take a photo and it saves in the camera and you can upload this onto a computer.

2. Output devices. An output device is a device which transmits a message.

   • An output device is a speaker. This is an output device because it is blasting music or a sound.
   • An output device is a tv. This is because it shows information on the tv screen.
   • An output device is a projector. This is because it shows videos on a wall or anything.
   • An output device is a printer. This is because it prints out a picture on a piece of paper and can use it for information or something else.
   • An output device is a GPS. This is because it shows information and directions so you can get to a destination without being lost.

3. Storage device. A storage device is a piece of computer equipment on which information can be stored.

   • A memory stick is for storage. This is because it keeps storage and memory that you can take to a different computer to upload your memory from one computer to another.
   • A storage device is a DVD. This is because you can upload information, a video or picture to make a video on the DVD and can watch it when you insert it into a tv.
   • A storage device is smart cards. This is because it holds money to use in a shop or online shopping.
   • A storage device is a hard drive. This is because you can save your work in it and it can't get lost.

4. A computer is known as a data processing machine which accepts data and then stores or processes data immediately and display the output for the user .

   • CPU
   • Motherboard
   • Sound card

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