Input and Output Devices

📌 What are Devices?

Devices are hardware parts that help us to use a computer. They help in giving input to the computer and getting output from it.

⌨️ Input Devices

Input devices are used to give data and instructions to the computer.

Examples of Input Devices

Keyboard – used to type text
Mouse – used to click and select
Scanner – used to scan documents
Microphone – used to record sound
Webcam – used to capture images

🖥️ Output Devices

Output devices are used to show the result of our work.

Examples of Output Devices

Monitor – shows text and images
Printer – prints information on paper
Speaker – produces sound
Headphones – give sound output

🔁 Difference between Input and Output Devices

Input Devices	Output Devices
Used to enter data	Used to get result
Send data to computer	Receive data from computer
Keyboard, Mouse	Monitor, Printer

📝 Summary

Input devices help us to give instructions to the computer, while output devices help us to see or hear the results. Both are important for using a computer properly.

🧪 Practice MCQs

Choose the correct answer.

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