Input And Output Hardware And The IPO Cycle

Question 1

Data capturing

Answer 1

Refers to the pricess of collecting data and capturing it onto a computer system to be processed

Question 2

Input peripherals

Answer 2

Direct entry devices
Indirect entry devices

Question 3

Direct entry devices

Answer 3

This is a method of capturing data automatically. There is no need for the user to physically capture data into the computer system because the data is already in machine readable form.

Question 4

Examples

Answer 4

Point of sale
Cashier equipment
ATMs
Parking ticket vending machines

Question 5

Indirect entry devices

Answer 5

This is a method of capturing data onto a computer system manually. Users can use different input devices to capture data

Question 6

Examples

Answer 6

Keyboard
Mouse
Stylus or digital pen
Touchscreen

Question 7

Output of information: Types of output

Answer 7

Reports
Presentations
Spreadsheets