Basic Computer Technology

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Which items are input devices?

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• The mouse is used to control the movement of the pointer on the monitor to select different options or locations

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• The keyboard is used to press the keys to enter instructions to the computer.

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• The microphone is used to recover voice, enter voice commands, and have a conversation using VoIP.

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• Webcam can be used to record video and have video conference over the internet.

Which items are output devices?

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• The CPU (central processing unit) is the main part of the computer that allows it to function. Versions of CPUs are laptop, desktop, netbook, notebook, and tablet.

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• Headphones allow for the user to hear the audio produced by the computer. Speakers are another option to listening to audio.

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• Printers output documents and pictures on paper that are processed by the computer. There are different type of printers: ink-jet, photo, laser, and etc.

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• Monitors provides visual display that is processed by the computer. There are different types of monitors. The current preferred option is LCD flat screen.

Congratulations!

• You now know the differences between input and output devices.