Input devices Flashcards
all about input devices
What are input devices
Devices that allow users to input data into a computer
What is a keyboard
An input device used for typing text and commands into a computer.
What is a mouse
A pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion relative to a surface, used to control the cursor on a screen
What is a scanner?
An input device that converts physical documents into digital format
What is a touchpad
A touch-sensitive input device used to control the cursor on laptops
What is a joystick
An input device used mainly for gaming that controls movement in multiple directions
What is a biometric scanner
An input device that reads biometric data for identification purposes, such as fingerprints or retinal patterns
What is a stylus
A pen-like input device used on touchscreens and graphic tablets
What is a network interface card
A hardware component that allows a computer to connect to a network, facilitating both input and output data transmission.
What is the primary function of input devices
To capture and send data to the computer for processing
