COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
INPUTOUTPUT DEVICES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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input device
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output device
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A keyboard is one of the most important input devices. You can use it to input data into a computer or other electronic devices. They do this by connecting to the computer in one of two ways: wirelessly or through a USB system. Letters A through Z and numbers 0 through 9 make up the keyboard.
Detailed explanation-2: -The keyboard is an input device that allows you to enter letters, numbers and symbols into your computer. The keyboard keys include the alphanumeric keys (letters and numbers), numeric keypad (may not be available on netbooks/laptops), special function keys, mouse cursor moving keys, and status lights.
Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of input devices include keyboards, mouse, scanners, digital cameras, joysticks, and microphones. An output device is any peripheral that receives data from a computer, usually for display, projection, or physical reproduction.
Detailed explanation-4: -A computer keyboard is considered an input device because it only sends data to a computer and does not receive any information from it. As you type on the keyboard, you’re inputting information into the computer.