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What is the role of input devices in a computer system?
What is the role of input devices in a computer system?
- To process data internally within the computer system
- To supply the results of processing from primary storage to the user
- To enter data from the outside world into memory storage (correct)
- To communicate with the external environment
What is considered as input for a computer system?
What is considered as input for a computer system?
- Any data or instruction used by a computer (correct)
- Data processed within the computer
- Data entered only through the keyboard
- Data stored in memory storage
Which action represents providing an input to a computer?
Which action represents providing an input to a computer?
- Processing data internally within the computer system
- Storing data in memory storage
- Supplying the results of processing to the user
- Entering text & numbers using a keyboard (correct)
What defines an input device?
What defines an input device?
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How does an input device contribute to computer usage?
How does an input device contribute to computer usage?
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Input Devices in a Computer System
- Input devices allow users to provide data or instructions to a computer, enabling interaction with the system.
- Examples of input devices include keyboards, mice, scanners, microphones, and webcams.
Inputs in a Computer System
- Inputs can be data, instructions, or commands provided to the computer through various devices.
- Examples of inputs include typed text, mouse clicks, scanned images, and voice commands.
Providing Input to a Computer
- Providing input involves using an input device to feed data or instructions into the computer system.
- This can be done through typing on a keyboard, clicking a mouse, speaking into a microphone, or using other input devices.
Definition of an Input Device
- An input device is a hardware component that allows users to provide data or instructions to a computer.
- Input devices convert user inputs into a format that the computer can understand and process.
Contribution to Computer Usage
- Input devices play a crucial role in enabling user-computer interaction, facilitating tasks, and enhancing overall computer usage.
- By providing input, users can create documents, edit images, play games, and perform various other tasks on a computer.
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