The worksheet you've provided is about identifying whether various computer hardware components are
input or
output devices. Let's go through each one and explain the reasoning behind the correct classification.
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🔹 Definitions Recap:
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Input Devices: These send data
from the user to the computer (CPU). They allow users to interact with the computer.
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Output Devices: These receive data
from the CPU and present it to the user in a human-readable form (e.g., visual, audio).
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✔ Answers with Explanations:
1.
Monitor →
Output
- The monitor displays information processed by the CPU (like text, images, videos). It does not send data *to* the computer — it only shows what the computer tells it to show.
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Correct answer: Output
2.
Keyboard →
Input
- You type on the keyboard to send commands or data (like typing a document) to the computer.
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Correct answer: Input
3.
Scanner →
Input
- A scanner captures physical documents or images and converts them into digital data that the computer can process.
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Correct answer: Input
4.
Graphics Tablet →
Input
- Used by artists to draw digitally; it sends your pen movements to the computer as input.
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Correct answer: Input
5.
Trackball →
Input
- Similar to a mouse, it allows you to control the cursor on screen. Your hand movements are sent to the computer.
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Correct answer: Input
6.
Laser Printer →
Output
- Takes digital data from the computer and prints it onto paper. It outputs physical copies of documents.
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Correct answer: Output
7.
Mouse →
Input
- Used to navigate and select items on the screen. Movements and clicks are sent to the computer.
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Correct answer: Input
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✔ Final Answer Summary:
| Component | Type |
|-------------------|----------|
| 1. Monitor | Output |
| 2. Keyboard | Input |
| 3. Scanner | Input |
| 4. Graphics Tablet| Input |
| 5. Trackball | Input |
| 6. Laser Printer | Output |
| 7. Mouse | Input |
All answers on your worksheet are
correctly filled in! 🎉
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