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Week 3: Understanding Input and Output Devices
Input Devices: Devices used to send data or control signals to a computer.
These devices allow users to interact with and provide data to the computer.
Output Devices: Devices that receive data from a computer and convert it into a human-perceptible form, like visual, auditory, or printed content.
Input Devices
1. Computer Keyboard- An input device with keys used to type text,
numbers, and execute commands in a computer. 2. Mouse- A pointing device that allows users to interact with graphical elements on the screen by moving a cursor. 3. Microphone- An input device used to capture sound and convert it into electrical signals for audio recording or communication. 4. Barcode Reader- A device that scans and decodes barcodes, transferring the information to a computer system for processing. 5. Joystick- An input device used for controlling movements in video games or simulations, usually featuring a stick that can be tilted in various directions.
Output Devices
1. Monitor- An output device that displays visual content such as text,
images, and videos from the computer. 2. Printer- An output device that produces hard copies of digital documents, images, or graphics on paper. 3. Speakers- Output devices that convert electrical signals into audible sound for music, alerts, or communication. 4. Headphones- Output devices worn over the ears to privately listen to audio from a computer or other electronic devices. 5. Projector- An output device that projects images or videos from a computer or media device onto a larger surface like a wall or screen
Device Type How it Works and
Interacts with the Computer Computer Keyboard Input Sends keystroke signals to the computer for text entry and command execution Mouse Input Tracks movement and button clicks, translating them into on-screen actions Microphone Input Captures sound waves and converts them into electrical signals for audio input. Barcode Reader Input Scans barcodes and translates them into digital data that the computer processes. Joystick Input Registers directional movement and actions for controlling games or simulations. Monitor Output Displays visual information (text, images, videos) from the computer’s output. Printer Output Produces physical copies of digital documents and images on paper. Speakers Output Convert digital audio signals from the computer into audible sound. Headphones Output Deliver audio from the computer directly to the user’s ears in private. Projectors Output Projects visual data from the computer onto a large surface, such as a wall.