Computer Peripherals
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What is a peripheral or peripheral device?

  • A device that only receives data from the computer
  • An ancillary device used to put information into and get information out of the computer (correct)
  • A component inside the computer
  • A device that can only be used with a specific type of computer

    • How many categories of peripheral devices exist based on their relationship with the computer?

  • 3 (correct)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5

    • What is an example of an input peripheral?

  • Printer
  • Keyboard (correct)
  • Speaker
  • Computer monitor

    • What type of peripheral device provides output from the computer?

    <p>Projector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an input/output peripheral device?

    <p>USB flash drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are computer peripherals also called?

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    Study Notes

    Computer Peripherals

    • A peripheral device is an ancillary device used to input and output information from a computer.
    • There are three categories of peripheral devices based on their relationship with the computer:

    Input Devices

    • Input devices send data or instructions to the computer, examples include:
      • Mouse
      • Keyboard
      • Graphics tablet
      • Image scanner
      • Barcode reader
      • Game controller
      • Light pen
      • Light gun
      • Microphone
      • Digital camera
      • Webcam
      • Dance pad
      • Read-only memory

    Output Devices

    • Output devices provide output from the computer, examples include:
      • Computer monitor
      • Projector
      • Printer
      • Headphones
      • Computer speaker

    Input/Output Devices

    • Input/output devices perform both input and output functions, examples include:
      • Computer data storage devices
      • Disk drive
      • USB flash drive
      • Memory card
      • Tape drive

    Other Peripherals

    • Modern electronic devices, such as:
      • Internet capable digital watches
      • Smartphones
      • Tablet computers
    • Can be used as computer peripheral devices
    • Some peripherals, such as external hard drives, provide both input and output for the computer
    • Computer peripherals are sometimes called "I/O devices" because they provide input and output for the computer

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    Learn about the different types of peripheral devices, their functions, and how they interact with computers.

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