Input Devices

Input
Any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer. Something put into a system or expended in its operation to achieve output or a result.
Instructions can be entered into the computer in the form of programs, commands, and user programs.

Programs
series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. are kept on storage media such as a floppy disk, hard disk, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM. respond to commands issued by a user.

Command
instruction given to a computer program.

User Response
an instruction you issue to the computer by replying to a question posed by a computer program

Program is a series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.

Programs respond to commands that a user issues.

A user response is an instructions a user issues by replying to a question displayed by a program.

Input Device
Is any hardware component that allows users to enter data and instructions into the computer.

Keyboard
Input device that contains keys users press to enter data and instructions into a computer.

Parts of a Keyboard

Most Desktop Computer Keyboards have Between 101 and 105 keys.
A numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard. Function keys, CTRL keys, alt keys, and Arrow keys . Toggle keys

Windows key

Application key

Insertion Point, also known as the cursor, is a symbol on the screen that indicates where the next character you type will appear.

Ergonomic Keyboard
An Ergonomic keyboard has a design that reduces the chance of wrist and hand injuries. Ergonomics incorporates comfort , efficiency, and safety into the design of the workplace.

A "fixed-split keyboard" is a single board, with the keys separated into two or three groups, allowing the user to type at a different angle than the typical straight key An "adjustable split keyboard" has the keyboard split into several independent pieces, so the angle between them can be easily changed.

Split Keyboard
A "fixed-split keyboard" is a single board, with the keys separated into two or three groups, allowing the user to type at a different angle than the typical straight keyboard. An "adjustable split keyboard" has the keyboard split into several independent pieces, so the angle between them can be easily changed.

Contoured Keyboard
.The design of the keyboard allows for a more natural placement of your arms and hands minimizing awkward postures.

Keyboards on mobile devices typically are smaller and/or have fewer keys.

Some phones have predictive text input, which saves time when entering text using the phones keypad.

QUIZ

1. Allows a user to control pointer on the screen. A. Keyboard B. Pointing Device C. Input Device

2. A mobile device that allows users to take pictures and store them digitally. A. Sheet-fed B. Flatbed C. Digital Camera

3. A computer that allows users to send data to and/or receive information from a host computer. A. Terminal B. Biometric C. MICR

4. A meeting between two or more geographically separated people. A. Eyeball B. Video Conference C. Audio Conference

5. An input device that contains keys users press to enter data and instructions into a computer. A. Game controller B. Mouse C. Keyboard

6. a symbol on the screen that indicates where the next character you type will appear. Also known as cursor. A. Insertion point B. Pointer C. None of the Above

7. Which of the following is not a mouse operation? A. Type B. Drag C. Click

8. a stationary pointing device with a ball on its top or side A. Trackpad B. Pointing Stick C. Trackball

9. Which of the following is not under the game controller? A. Gamepads B. Motion-sensing controller C. Stylus

10. the process of entering input by speaking into a microphone A. Voice Input B. Voice Recognition C. Video Input

11. What is another term for bar code reader? A. Optical Mark Recognition B. Bar Code Scanner C. Both A and B

True or False
12. An ergonomic keyboard has a design that reduces the chance of wrist and hand injuries. 13. Printer is an example of input device. 14. A turnaround document is a document you return to the company that creates and sends it 15. A mouse can be wired or wireless.

1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. A 11. B 12. T 13. F 14. T 15. T

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