1.1.3 INPUT, OUTPUT AND
STORAGE
, INPUT, OUTPUT AND STORAGE DEVICES
• An input device is one which can be used to put data and information into a
computer.
• Likewise, an output device is one which can be used to send information from
the computer.
, INPUT DEVICE EXAMPLES
• Keyboard: Used to enter text into a computer
• Webcam: A camera used by a computer to take photos and
record videos
• Magnetic stripe reader: Used to read data from magnetic
stripes on cards like credit and debit cards
• Barcode reader: Used in supermarket checkouts and access
control systems to read information from printed labels and
cards
STORAGE
, INPUT, OUTPUT AND STORAGE DEVICES
• An input device is one which can be used to put data and information into a
computer.
• Likewise, an output device is one which can be used to send information from
the computer.
, INPUT DEVICE EXAMPLES
• Keyboard: Used to enter text into a computer
• Webcam: A camera used by a computer to take photos and
record videos
• Magnetic stripe reader: Used to read data from magnetic
stripes on cards like credit and debit cards
• Barcode reader: Used in supermarket checkouts and access
control systems to read information from printed labels and
cards