COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER HARDWARE

INPUT DEVICES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In an automated system, what type of device is a sensor?
A
Storage device
B
Processing device
C
Input device
D
Memory device
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sensor Device is a type of input device which do some processing and generates output. The other meaning of sensor device is that it is a type of device which convert signals from one source of energy to the electrical domain. One of the sensor examples is a Light Dependent Resistor (LDR).

Detailed explanation-2: -The following are the various types of sensors used in automation: Temperature Sensors. Pressure sensors. MEMS Sensors.

Detailed explanation-3: -An input device is a piece of computer hardware equipment used to provide data, and control signals to an information processing system (IPS). Some examples of input devices include: Switches and push buttons. Sensing devices.

Detailed explanation-4: -Let us remind you that a sensor is defined as a device that converts a physical stimulus into a readable output. The role of a sensor in a control and automation system is to detect and measure some physical effect, providing this information to the control system.

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