input & output stephen trembley comm 165 09/28/06 stephen trembley comm 165 09/28/06

Input & OutputInput & Output

Stephen TrembleyCOMM 16509/28/06

Stephen TrembleyCOMM 16509/28/06

What is Input?What is Input?

Input is the information that we physically put into the computer.

NOTE: The words on this page were inputted into the PowerPoint.

Input is the information that we physically put into the computer.

NOTE: The words on this page were inputted into the PowerPoint.

Input

Types of InputTypes of InputData: Raw FactsPrograms: InstructionsCommands: Special Codes or Key WordsToolbar at the Top of the Screen (Mouse)

Buttons (Keyboard)

Data: Raw FactsPrograms: InstructionsCommands: Special Codes or Key WordsToolbar at the Top of the Screen (Mouse)

Buttons (Keyboard)

Types of InputTypes of InputUser response: Reaction to a computer’s question.Example:

Question: “Do you want to save?

Possible Answers: “Save”, “Don’t Save”, or “Cancel”

User response: Reaction to a computer’s question.Example:

Question: “Do you want to save?

Possible Answers: “Save”, “Don’t Save”, or “Cancel”

DevicesDevices

KeyboardMouseTrack BallGlidepadGame DevicesPen InputTouchscreens

KeyboardMouseTrack BallGlidepadGame DevicesPen InputTouchscreens

TerminalsTerminals

TRADITIONAL:KeyboardScreen

TRADITIONAL:KeyboardScreen

TerminalsTerminals

SPECIALTY:Point of SaleCredit Card Machines

SPECIALTY:Point of SaleCredit Card Machines

MultimediaMultimedia

AudioSound Video

What is Output?What is Output?Output is the

inputted information after it has been processed.

NOTE: This PowerPoint is an contains information, which is an output.

Output is the inputted information after it has been processed.

NOTE: This PowerPoint is an contains information, which is an output.

Output

Types of Output

Types of Output

Hard Copy: Printed on Paper

Soft Copy: Screen Version

NOTE: This PowerPoint is a “Soft Copy” type of output.

Hard Copy: Printed on Paper

Soft Copy: Screen Version

NOTE: This PowerPoint is a “Soft Copy” type of output.

Types of PrintersTypes of Printers

ImpactNon-impact (Normal)

ImpactNon-impact (Normal)

This printer is a “non-impact” printer.

Output DevicesOutput Devices

Data ProjectorsMicrofilmSound

Data ProjectorsMicrofilmSound

Thank you!Thank you!

Any Questions?Any Questions?

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