Mastering Input and Output Devices

Test your knowledge on input and output devices with this quiz! Identify examples of input and output devices, and understand the main function of input devices. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of computer hardware.

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

Keyboard

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

Printer

What is the main function of an input device?

Enter data

Match the following devices with their type:

Keyboard = Input Device Monitor = Output Device Mouse = Input Device Printer = Output Device Signup and view all the answers

Match the following functions with the appropriate device type:

Accepts user commands = Input Device Displays results = Output Device Processes data = Output Device Captures real-time data = Input Device Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with the device type that primarily performs them:

Printing a document = Output Device Entering a password = Input Device Viewing a video = Output Device Clicking a link = Input Device Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Input Devices

An input device is a hardware component that allows users to enter data, instructions, or information into a computer system.
Examples of input devices include: keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone, and webcam.

Output Devices

An output device is a hardware component that receives data from a computer system and displays or presents it to the user.
Examples of output devices include: monitor, printer, speaker, and plotter.

Functions of Input and Output Devices

The main function of an input device is to collect data and transmit it to the computer for processing.
The main function of an output device is to receive data from the computer and display it in a human-readable format.

Device Types and Functions

Keyboard: input device, used to enter text and commands into a computer.
Mouse: input device, used to select and manipulate objects on a screen.
Scanner: input device, used to capture images or documents and convert them into digital data.
Microphone: input device, used to capture audio input and convert it into digital data.
Webcam: input device, used to capture video and images and transmit them over a network.
Monitor: output device, used to display text and images on a screen.
Printer: output device, used to print text and images on paper.
Speaker: output device, used to produce audio output from a computer.
Plotter: output device, used to print large-format graphics and designs.