Flashcards
Input and output devices
Flashcards do conjunto (10)
- 1Input devicesInputs data to be processed
- 2MouseA mouse is one of the most common input devices you will use when on a PC along with a keyboard.A mouse is used as a pointing device. It allows you to control what happens on the computer screen.
- 3KeyboardThe keyboard is the most used input device. Keyboards are called ‘qwerty’ keyboards. This name comes from the first 6 letters on the first line which spells qwerty.The main use of a keyboard is to enter data onto the computer.
- 4Touch screenA touch screen has input and output features. You can input data with your finger and it outputs it onto the screen
- 5Remote ControlA remote control is used to control device from a short distance away. It needs a line of sight to be able to send signals to that device.
- 6WebcamA webcam is a input device as it captures what is in front of it and displays it on the PC. It can be built into a PC (e.g. laptop) or through a USB.
- 7Output devicesOutputs processed data
- 8SpeakersA system's speaker is the component that takes the electronic signal stored on things and turns it into sound we can hear.
- 9PrinterYou send a document or picture to the printer and it outputs your information Could be used to print out results and prescriptions and graphs
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