Input and Output Devices

OBJECTIVES: After completing this class, students will be able to

  • Explain what an input device does
  • Explain the difference between data and information
  • Explain how the different input devices work:
      • keyboards
      • mouse
      • Pointing Devices
      • Scanners
  • List audio input devices
  • Explain the difference between speaker-independent and speaker-dependent voice recognition
  • List the 4 different types of output
  • Explain how the CRT works
  • Explain how  Liquid Crystal Displays work
  • Explain how Gas Plasma Monitors work
  • Explain what affects display quality
  • Explain what a Terminal is
  • Explain the difference between a GUI and Command line Interface
  • Explain how an Impact Printer works
  • Explain how an Inkjet printer works 
  • Explain how a  laser printer works a laser printer work?
  • Explain how a  Thermal Printer works
  • Explain what audio output devices are

Click here for a PDF of the Input/Output presentation.

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