Objective:
This section introduces and explains common input and output devices. After finishing this section, you should be able to:
- Identify common peripheral devices by sight.
- Identify common ports and connectors by sight.
- Connect cables and peripherals to a computer system.
- Select appropriate cables and hardware devices for a given scenario.
- Troubleshoot common problems when installing external devices to a computer system.
- Identify the proper cable to connect a computer to an Ethernet port.
- Set up a desktop computer system, including peripherals, power cables, and networking cable.
- Describe how touchscreens are used as input devices.
- Choose the most appropriate printer for a given scenario.
- Describe how a camera works.
Links:
- TestOut Courseware: https://labsimapp.testout.com/
Key Terms:
- Peripheral
- Touch screen
- Inkjet printer
- Laser printer
- Scanner
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- FireWire
- Video Graphics Array (VGA) connector
- Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector
- High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector
- Registered Jack 45 (RJ-45) connector
- Thunderbolt
- Infrared
- Bluetooth
- Camera lens
- Photosensitive material
- Camera shutter
Topics Discussed:
- How are input and output similar on desktop computers and mobile devices? How are they different?
- How many ways can you input information into your computer?
- How many ways can you output information from your computer?
Assignment:
- Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
- Study 3.4: Input and Output, and complete the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: January 25th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 26th, 2024