3. Input, Output, and Storage Devices of Computer
- What is an input device?
- A device used to provide data to a computer.
- Give an example of a pointing input device.
- Mouse.
- What is a scanner?
- An input device that converts physical documents into digital format.
- What is an output device?
- A device that receives data from a computer and presents it to the user.
- What is a printer?
- An output device that produces physical copies of digital documents.
- Define ‘monitor’.
- An output device that displays visual information.
- What is a speaker?
- An output device that produces audio.
- What is storage in computing?
- The retention of data in a computer system.
- What is a hard disk drive (HDD)?
- A traditional storage device that uses spinning disks to read/write data.
- What is a solid-state drive (SSD)?
- A storage device that uses flash memory to store data.
- What is the purpose of a USB flash drive?
- To store and transfer data.
- What is a memory card?
- A small storage device used in cameras, smartphones, and other portable devices.
- What is an optical disc?
- A storage medium that is read and written using a laser, such as a CD or DVD.
- What is cloud storage?
- A service that allows users to save data online for easy access from any device.
- What is an external hard drive?
- A portable storage device that connects to a computer via USB or other interfaces.
- What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
- RAM is temporary memory that is erased when the computer is turned off; ROM is permanent memory that remains even when the computer is off.
- What is a barcode reader?
- An input device that reads barcodes.
- What is a joystick?
- An input device used to control video games or simulation software.
- What is a webcam?
- A video camera that feeds or streams its image in real-time to a computer.
- What is a biometric device?
- An input device that identifies a person based on their physical traits, such as a fingerprint scanner.
