Input Devices
Characteristics of Input Devices
- Input devices: allow users to enter data or instructions into a computer system e.g.:
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Scanner
- Microphone
- Touch screen
Differences between Input & Output Devices
- Input devices send data or instructions to the computer, while output devices receive data from the computer
- Input devices are used for user interaction and data entry, while output devices display or produce the results of data processing
