What is an I/O device?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the definition and explanation of an I/O device, which refers to hardware components that interface with a computer to input data (like keyboards and mice) or output data (like monitors and printers).
Answer
Hardware for transferring data to/from a computer.
An I/O device is any hardware used by a human or an automated system to communicate with a computer, transferring data to and from it.
Answer for screen readers
An I/O device is any hardware used by a human or an automated system to communicate with a computer, transferring data to and from it.
More Information
Common I/O devices include keyboards, mice, printers, and USB drives, which help transfer data between users or systems and computers.
Tips
Mistakenly assuming only physical devices are I/O; remember, programs can also perform I/O tasks.
Sources
- What is I/O (input/output)? | Definition from TechTarget - techtarget.com
- Input/output - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- What is an Input/Output Device? - Computer Hope - computerhope.com
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