Computer Studies Made Simple : Input of Data,Input Methods and Devices

Input:

Any data or instructions that are given to the computer is termed as Inpusdt.

Methods of Entering Input into a computer:

There are two methods of entering data and instructions into the computer:

1.Direct input:

In this type of input,the data goes directly into the computer from the source.

For example: speaking directly into the computer using a microphone.

The devices used for direct data input are called as Source Data Input Devices.

Examples of Source Data Input Devices include:

Microphones

Digital Cameras

2.Indirect input :

In this method,some intermediate processing is involved in conveying data to the computer.

Examples include use of keyboard.

Input Devices:

This is hardware part of computer that is used to enter data and instructions into a computer.

Input devices take data and instructions from the user and convert them into a form that canbe interpreted by the computer.

Examples of Input Devices include :

Keyboards

Mouse

Microphones etc