Input and Output Devices Flashcards

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What is an input device?

An input device is a piece of hardware used to enter data into a computer or device.

What are input devices usually categorized as?

Input devices are usually categorized as manual or automatic.

Is a mouse an input or output device?

A mouse is a manual input device.

Is a keyboard an input or output device?

A keyboard is a manual input device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a touchpad an input or output device?

A touchpad is a manual input device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a joystick an input or output device?

A joystick is a manual input device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a concept keyboard an input or output device?

A concept keyboard is a manual input device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a scanner an input or output device?

A scanner is a manual input device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a graphics tablet an input or output device?

A graphics tablet is a manual input device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a microphone an input or output device?

A microphone is a manual input device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a digital camera an input or output device?

A digital camera is a manual input device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a barcode reader an input or output device?

A barcode reader is an automatic input device. Signup and view all the answers

Is an optical mark reader an input or output device?

An optical mark reader is an automatic input device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a magnetic ink character recognition an input or output device?

A magnetic ink character recognition is an automatic input device. Signup and view all the answers

Is an optical character recognition an input or output device?

An optical character recognition is an automatic input device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a magnetic stripe reader an input or output device?

A magnetic stripe reader is an automatic input device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a sensor an input or output device?

A sensor is an automatic input device. Signup and view all the answers

Are biometric devices an input or output device?

Biometric devices are an automatic input device. Signup and view all the answers

What is an output device?

An output device is a piece of hardware that is used to output data that has been previously entered into a computer or device. Signup and view all the answers

What is an output device, in computing terms?

In computing terms, an output device is a piece of hardware that obeys a computer command to do something in the real world. Signup and view all the answers

Is a monitor an input or output device?

A monitor is an output device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a printer an input or output device?

A printer is an output device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a plotter an input or output device?

A plotter is an output device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a projector an input or output device?

A projector is an output device. Signup and view all the answers

Is a speaker an input or output device?

A speaker is an output device. Signup and view all the answers

Are headphones an input or output device?

Headphones are an output device. Signup and view all the answers

Are LEDs an input or output device?

LEDs are an output device. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Input Devices

An input device is hardware used to enter data into a computer or device.
Input devices fall into two categories: manual and automatic.
Manual Input Devices:
- Mouse: Used for pointing and clicking.
- Keyboard: Essential for typing text and commands.
- Touchpad: A tactile alternative to a mouse, common on laptops.
- Joystick: Primarily used in gaming for controlling movement.
- Concept Keyboard: Programmable keyboard with customized keys.
- Scanner: Digitizes physical documents and images.
- Graphics Tablet: Allows drawing with a stylus, used in digital art.
- Microphone: Captures audio input.
- Digital Camera: Captures images and videos for digital use.
Automatic Input Devices:
- Barcode Reader: Scans barcodes for quick data entry.
- Optical Mark Reader: Detects marks on paper forms for data input.
- Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR): Reads characters printed with magnetic ink.
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR): Converts different types of documents into editable data.
- Magnetic Stripe Reader: Reads data from magnetic stripe cards, commonly used in payment systems.
- Sensor: Detects physical properties like temperature or motion.
- Biometric Devices: Read biological traits for identification, such as fingerprints or facial recognition.

Output Devices

An output device is hardware that outputs data previously entered into a computer or device.
In computing, an output device performs tasks in the real world based on computer commands.
Types of Output Devices:
- Monitor: Displays visual output from the computer.
- Printer: Produces physical copies of digital documents.
- Plotter: Creates large-scale prints and technical drawings.
- Projector: Projects visual output onto a screen for presentations.
- Speaker: Outputs sound from the computer.
- Headphones: Personal audio output device worn on the ears.
- LEDs: Emit light and can display information through color changes.

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Test your knowledge on input and output devices with these flashcards. Learn critical definitions, categorizations, and examples of various devices used in computing. Perfect for students seeking to understand the fundamentals of computer hardware.