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Input and Output Devices
⭐ MasteredInput devices, such as keyboards, mice and microphones, send information into a computer. Output devices, such as screens, printers and speakers, show or play results.
💡 Fun fact
A touchscreen is both an input device and an output device at the same time.
All about Input and Output Devices
Input devices such as keyboards, mice, microphones and cameras send information into a computer. Output devices such as screens, printers and speakers show or play the results.
A touchscreen is both an input and an output device.
Thinking about whether a device gives information to the computer or receives information from it helps you understand how computers work.
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Real-life uses of Input and Output Devices
- Typing homework on a keyboard
- Listening to music through speakers
- Taking photos for a project
Frequently asked questions about Input and Output Devices
What is an input device?
A device that sends information into a computer, such as a keyboard.
What is an output device?
A device that shows or plays results, such as a screen.