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Understanding

Inputs and
Outputs in
Computing
• Introduction to Inputs and Outputs
• Computing devices rely on inputs and outputs to communicate with
users and other devices. Inputs are the signals or data received by a
device, while outputs are the signals or data sent by a device.
Understanding the different types of inputs and outputs, as well as
the devices and interfaces used to interact with them, is essential for
effective computing.
Types of Inputs
• Mouse
• A mouse is an input device used to control Touchscreen
the movement of a cursor or pointer on a A touchscreen is an input device that allows
users to interact with a computer by touching
computer screen. It typically has two the display screen. It is commonly used on
buttons and a scroll wheel, and can be smartphones, tablets, and other mobile
used to click on icons, select text, and devices, as well as in some laptops and desktop
monitors.
perform other actions.
Keyboard
A keyboard is an input device that allows users to enter characters and commands into a computer. Most keyboards use
a QWERTY layout, with separate keys for letters, numbers, and symbols.
Types of Outputs

Visual Outputs Print Outputs


Visual outputs are the most Audio Outputs
Print outputs are used to produce
common type of output used in Audio outputs are used to play sound physical copies of digital documents
computing. They include from a device. These outputs include and images. These outputs include
computer monitors, projectors, speakers, headphones, and other printers, scanners, and other devices
televisions, and other displays audio devices. They are essential for that can produce hard copies of digital
listening to music, watching videos, files. They are essential for creating
that show images and videos. physical records and sharing
These outputs are essential for and playing games on a computer or
other device. information in a tangible way.
viewing information and media
on a computer or other device.
Input/Output Devices

Monitors and Displays Keyboards and Mice Audio Devices


Monitors and displays are Keyboards and mice are input Audio devices are both input and
output devices that allow users devices that allow users to output devices that allow users to
to view the output from their interact with their computer or listen to audio output from their
computer or mobile device. mobile device. Examples include computer or mobile device, as well
Examples include computer traditional computer keyboards as record audio input. Examples
monitors, televisions, and and mice, as well as touchpads include speakers, headphones, and
projectors. and styluses for mobile devices. microphones.
Common Input/Output Interfaces

USB HDMI Ethernet


Universal Serial Bus is a common High Definition Multimedia Ethernet is a wired networking
interface for connecting devices Interface is a digital interface standard used for connecting devices
to computers or other devices. used to transmit audio and to a local network or the internet.
USB ports are found on most video signals. HDMI ports are Ethernet ports are commonly found
computers, laptops, and mobile commonly found on TVs, on desktop computers, routers, and
devices. They can be used to monitors, and laptops. They some laptops. They can be used to
connect a variety of devices, can be used to connect connect devices such as printers,
including keyboards, mice, devices such as gaming servers, and gaming consoles to a
printers, cameras, and external consoles, Blu-ray players, and network.
hard drives. streaming devices to a display.

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