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Input and Output Devices Flashcards

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Name all Input Devices

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  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • Scanner
  • Graphics Tablet
  • Microphone
  • Webcam
  • Sensor
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Name all Output Devices

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  • Monitor
  • Projector
  • Printer
  • Plotter
  • Speakers
  • Headphones
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Features of Keyboard

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Made up of keys used to input alphanumeric characters and symbols

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Features of Mouse

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A pointing device used to select items on screen

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Features of Scanner

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Converts hard copy text or images into a digital format

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Features of Graphics Tablet

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Controls the computer by using a stylus on a tablet

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Features of Microphone

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An audio input device that allows a user to enter sound into the computer system

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Features of Webcam

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Inputs video and still images directly into a computer

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Features of Sensor

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Takes and inputs readings from the physical environment, such as changes in temperature

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Example use of Keyboard

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  • Writing a report

- Inputting data into a database

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Example use of Mouse

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-Navigating a user interface, e.g by clicking icons

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Example use of Scanner

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-Inputting a photo for editing in graphics software

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Example use of Graphics Tablet

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-Creating digital illustrations

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Example use of Microphone

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-Talking on VOIP software

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Example use of Webcam

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-Video conferencing

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16
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Example use of Sensor

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  • Automated central heating system

- Security systems

17
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Name all Output Devices

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  • Monitor
  • Projector
  • Printer
  • Plotter
  • Speakers
  • Headphones
18
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Features of Monitor

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Outputs an image to the user, e.g of the user interface, a photo or document

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Features of Projector

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Outputs an image onto a wall or screen

20
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Features of Printer

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Produces hard copies of digital documents and images on paper

21
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Features of Plotter

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This specialist type of printer draws to a very high quality on very large paper

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Features of Speaker

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A device that is designed to produce audio output by converting the digital audio signal from a computer into a analogue signal

23
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Features of Headphones

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A portable alternative to speakers

24
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Example uses of Monitor/Projector

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  • Viewing the user interface

- Watching movies

25
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Example uses of Printer

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  • A hard copy of a report

- Printing digital photos

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Example uses of Plotter

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-Drawing vector graphics

27
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Example uses of Speakers/Headphones

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  • Listening to music

- Listening to someone during a VOIP call

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