Input and Output Devices Flashcards
Name all Input Devices
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Scanner
- Graphics Tablet
- Microphone
- Webcam
- Sensor
Name all Output Devices
- Monitor
- Projector
- Printer
- Plotter
- Speakers
- Headphones
Features of Keyboard
Made up of keys used to input alphanumeric characters and symbols
Features of Mouse
A pointing device used to select items on screen
Features of Scanner
Converts hard copy text or images into a digital format
Features of Graphics Tablet
Controls the computer by using a stylus on a tablet
Features of Microphone
An audio input device that allows a user to enter sound into the computer system
Features of Webcam
Inputs video and still images directly into a computer
Features of Sensor
Takes and inputs readings from the physical environment, such as changes in temperature
Example use of Keyboard
- Writing a report
- Inputting data into a database
Example use of Mouse
-Navigating a user interface, e.g by clicking icons
Example use of Scanner
-Inputting a photo for editing in graphics software
Example use of Graphics Tablet
-Creating digital illustrations
Example use of Microphone
-Talking on VOIP software
Example use of Webcam
-Video conferencing
Example use of Sensor
- Automated central heating system
- Security systems
Name all Output Devices
- Monitor
- Projector
- Printer
- Plotter
- Speakers
- Headphones
Features of Monitor
Outputs an image to the user, e.g of the user interface, a photo or document
Features of Projector
Outputs an image onto a wall or screen
Features of Printer
Produces hard copies of digital documents and images on paper
Features of Plotter
This specialist type of printer draws to a very high quality on very large paper
Features of Speaker
A device that is designed to produce audio output by converting the digital audio signal from a computer into a analogue signal
Features of Headphones
A portable alternative to speakers
Example uses of Monitor/Projector
- Viewing the user interface
- Watching movies
