S3+Input+and+Output+Devices

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1. Copy and complete the following table to show whether each device is input, output, both or neither.

2. Copy and complete the following table using the terms and definitions at the bottom.


 * A laser beam projects the page image onto a drum which then has toner applied. The toner is then rolled onto paper.
 * Speakers
 * Graphics tablet
 * The computer display which takes video signals directly from the computer.
 * A small digital camera which captures images to be sent across a network. Can be built into the computer or a separate device.
 * Scanner
 * Ink jet printer
 * A hand-held input device that is moved about on a flat surface to direct the cursor on a computer screen. It also has buttons for activating computer functions.
 * Microphone
 * Captures digital images by focusing reflected light onto a sensor which then stores the image to be processed.
 * USB Flash Drive

3. Choose 3 input devices and write a short description of how each works. For each input device, research the specification online and make a note in your jotter along with a guide price.

4. Choose 2 output devices and write a short description of how each works. For each output device, research the specification online and make a note in your jotter along with a guide price.