Y7 - Understanding Input and Output Devices

What is a computer?

• A type of mechanical tool.

• A device that processes information by following a set of rules called a program.

• A type of software.

• A digital camera.

What does a computer processor do?

• Processes information and data to complete a task.

• Prints documents.

• Plays videos.

• Connects to the internet.

What is 'input' in a computer system?

• A type of computer.

• A device that shows videos.

• Information displayed on a screen.

• Data that is sent to a program to be processed.

What is meant by 'output' from a computer device?

• The physical parts of a computer.

• The tasks a computer can perform.

• Information sent out from a computer device after processing.

• A program installed on a computer.

What is digitisation?

• Sending emails.

• Breaking a computer into parts.

• Converting information into a digital code that computers can read.

• Playing digital videos.

Which of the following is an input device?

• Printer

• Speaker

• Keyboard

• Monitor

What is an example of output?

• A mouse click.

• Words typed on a keyboard.

• Sound coming from a mobile phone speaker.

• A scanner scanning a document.

How can input devices connect to a computer system?

• By using a printer.

• By installing software.

• Using a special connection socket called a port.

• Through a power cable.

What is a tablet touch screen's role in terms of input and output?

• It is used for charging the tablet.

• It can only play sounds.

• It can only display images.

• It acts as both an input and output device.

What does a microphone do?

• Charges electronic devices.

• Displays video.

• Prints documents.

• Picks up and sends sound as digital information into a connected computer.