Inputs and output devices

Question 1

What is an input device?

Answer 1

A device, which is used to put data and information into a computer.

Question 2

What is an output device?

Answer 2

A device, which is used to send information from a computer to user.

Question 3

List 4 different input devices

Answer 3

1. Keyboard - used to input text into computer
2. Webcam - used to take photos and record videos
3. Magnetic stripe reader - used to read data from magnetic stripes on debit and credit cards
4. Barcode reader - used in supermarket checkouts and access control system to read from printed labels and cards

Question 4

List 3 different output devices

Answer 4

1. Speaker - used to output sound from a computer
2. Printers - used to output information from a computer onto paper
3. Monitor - used to output information from a computer onto a screen