SLR3- 1.1: Input, output and storage. How different input, output and storage devices can be applied to the solution of different problems.

Question 1

What is meant by input devices?

Answer 1

Any device that allows you to pass information from the outside world into the computer system

Question 2

What are 3 examples of input devices?

Answer 2

1) Mouse
2) Keyboard
3) Microphone

Question 3

What is meant by output devices?

Answer 3

Any device that can take data stored in digital format and convert it into another format that humans can process

Question 4

What are 3 examples of output devices?

Answer 4

1) Headphones
2) Speakers
3) Screen

Question 5

What is meant by storage devices?

Answer 5

Any device used for either temporary or permanent storage of data - can be internal or external

Question 6

What are 2 examples of storage devices?

Answer 6

1) USB stick
2) CD