COMPUTER HARDWARE
INPUT DEVICES
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Question
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Define the term ‘sensor’. Choose the most appropriate definition.
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Used to capture and can measure physical quantities
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A hardware device that collects data and stores it.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A sensor is a device that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The input can be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure or any number of other environmental phenomena.
Detailed explanation-2: -A sensor can detect various types of electrical quantities such as heat, light, pressure, humidity, motion, etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -A multimeter or a multitester, also known as a volt/ohm meter or VOM, is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit. A typical multimeter may include features such as the ability to measure voltage, current and resistance.
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