Input & Output Devices
O Level Computer Science – Cameroon GCE
1. Introduction
• Hardware includes input and output (I/O) devices.
• Input: send data to the computer.
• Output: receive information from the computer.
2. Input Devices
• Mouse – moves cursor, clicks, drags.
• Keyboard – types letters, numbers.
• Scanner – converts physical to digital.
• Sensors – detect physical data.
3. Output Devices
• Monitor – displays visuals.
• Printer – produces hard copy.
• Speakers – outputs sound.
4. Specialized I/O Devices
• Touchscreen – input and output.
• Braille Keyboard – for the blind.
• Braille Display – converts text to Braille.
• Graphics Tablet – for artists.
• Webcam – captures video.
• Projector – displays on walls.
• Smart Board – used in schools.
5. Input vs Output Devices
• Input: sends data to computer.
• Output: receives data from computer.
• Examples: Keyboard vs Monitor.
• User → Computer vs Computer → User
6. Summary
• Input = data to computer.
• Output = info from computer.
• Special devices do both.
• Used in schools, hospitals, homes, etc.
7. Revision Questions
• 1. What is an input device?
• 2. List four output devices.
• 3. Explain the use of a scanner.
• 4. Mouse vs Printer?
• 5. Devices for the visually impaired?
• 6. Touchscreen uses?
• 7. What is a graphics tablet?
• 8. How do sensors work?
