Information Technology Glossary

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What is an input device?

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A term for a physical piece of hardware that connects to a primary device, such as a computer, in order to provide user input. Input devices are generally a class of peripheral devices that connect to the primary device. Top examples include: Keyboards. Mouse devices.

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What is an output device?

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hardware device used to send data from a computer to another device or user. Usually, most output peripherals are meant for human use, so they receive the processed data from the computer and transform it in the form of audio, video, or physical reproductions.

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What is a port?

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A term for a physical piece of hardware that connects to a primary device, such as a computer, in order to provide user input. Input devices are generally a class of peripheral devices that connect to the primary device. Top examples include: Keyboards. Mouse devices.

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a display device which allows the user to interact with a computer by touching areas on the screen

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Touch Screen

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Specification that combines video and audio into a single digital interface for use with digital versatile disc (DVD) players, digital television (DTV) players, set-top boxes, and other audiovisual devices.

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HDMI Connector

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What is a keyboard?

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a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter.

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Touch Screen

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Emerging technology is a term generally used to describe a new technology, but it may also refer to the continuing development of an existing technology; it can have slightly different meaning when used in different areas, such as media, business, science, or education

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what is a Operating System

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the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.

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What is a sensor?

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a device which detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it.

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A software toolchain is a set of software development tools used in combination with one another to complete complex software development tasks or to deliver a software product.

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Software Development Toolchain