Input and Output Devices Flashcards
1
Q
State the two main categories of Input Devices.
A
Manual Input Devices and Direct Entry Devices.
2
Q
What is the function of Manual Input Devices?
A
It allows the user to enter data or transfer data into the computer themselves.
3
Q
Examples of Manual Input Devices
A
Mouse, keyboard, scanner, microphone, touchscreen stylus, remote control device
4
Q
What is the function of Direct Data Entry Devices?
A
Direct Data Entry Devices transfer data from a document into the computer.
5
Q
Examples of Direct Data Entry Devices
A
Barcode reader, smart card, sensors, optical mark recognition (OMR), optical character recognition (OCR), magnetic ink character recognition (MICR)
6
Q
State the two types of Output.
A
Softcopy and Hardcopy.
