COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STORAGE DEVICES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Input
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Output
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A webcam is an input device because it captures a video image of the scene in front of it. It is either built in to the computer (e.g. laptop) or it is connected through an USB cable.
Detailed explanation-2: -A webcam can be used as an input device to your computer, but it cannot be used as an output device. This is because a webcam is not capable of projecting an image onto a screen like a monitor or television. A webcam captures an image and sends it to your computer, which then displays the image on your screen.
Detailed explanation-3: -A webcam is a digital video device commonly built into a computer. Its main function is to transmit pictures over the Internet. It is popularly used with instant messaging services and for recording images.
Detailed explanation-4: -Type webcammictest.com into your browser’s address bar. Click the Check My Webcam button on the website’s landing page. When the pop-up permission box appears, click Allow. Your webcam’s feed should then appear in the black box on the right-hand side of the page, indicating that the camera is working.