Input Devices Flashcards
1
Q
Keyboard
A
Input alphanumeric characters, symbols and commands.
2
Q
Mouse
A
Pointing device to control a curser on a screen.
Navigate a graphical user interface
3
Q
Microphone
A
Enter sounds into the computer system
4
Q
Webcam
A
Input digital video or still pictures into a computer system
5
Q
Game Controller
A
Input instructions to a video game.
Often comes with force feedback.
6
Q
Sensor
A
Takes readings from the environment - temperature or light.
7
Q
Scanner
A
Converts documents into digital data
8
Q
Graphics Tablet
A
Flat board and a pointing device that works like a pen and paper.
