Input and Output devices

1. output devices are the pieces of hardware that move information out of the computer

2. examples of output devices include printers and monitors

3. benefits of ouput devices

4. touchscreen monitors are less prone to malfunction due to dust and dirt

5. scanners are expensive and may require extra software to be useable

6. challenges of output devices

7. touch screen monitor operators will require training to use it effectively

8. scanners allow rapid entry of images and text into digital form for storage on a computer

9. benefits of input devices

10. Input devices are used to data into the computer

11. Keyboards are easy to use and inexpensive

12. Mouse are easy to use

13. challenges of input devices

14. keyboards easily collects dust and requires significant desktop space

15. mouses may be difficult to use by people with physical disabilities. Balls may become stuck; picks up dust/dirt easily

16. Examples of input devices: keyboard, mouse, touchpad(laptop), trackball