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What is input
Computer gives feedback on the results of its processing
What is output
The computer works on the data
What is processing
Computer keeps a permanent record of our work
What is storage?
computers link to each other and share information and resources
what is communication?
You can find me on a laptop computer and if I am present you know you are working on a laptop
What is a touchpad
All mobile electronic devices make use of me to make input easier
What is a touch screen
I keep all data temporarily until the computer is shut down or the data is saved
What is RAM?
You make use of me to convert printed media into digital media
What is a scanner?
I assist you in opening some of your applications just by speaking to me
what is voice recognition?
I am a large rectangular board that allows all parts of a computer to communicate with each other
What is a motherboard?
I perform all the processing of data and carrying out of instructions in the computer
What is a CPU?
I am on the motherboard and permanently keep the instructions needed to boot the computer
What is ROM?
Presenters use me to show their audience a presentation
What is a data projector?
I have multiple tasks that I can perform like scanning, faxing etc.
What is a multi-function printer?
I am a small radio device that stores and transmit data
What is an RFID?
They use me in computerised test to scan and mark the test
What is OMR . Optical Mark Recognition
The old bank cheques had the account numbers and other information printed on a cheque using special magnetic ink
What is MICR / Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
I get used when documents are scanned in an get converted to a program where changes can be made to the text.
What is OCR / Optical Character Recognition
I am also known as optical media
What is CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray?
I detect movement on mobile devices and can act as a game controller
What is an accelerometer?
I am in most electronic devices so I can protect the device by switching it off to cool down.
What is a temperature sensor?
I help you to make sure that when you use your device and bring the phone to your ear that your screen switches off so you do not accidentally open apps or end the call.
What is a light sensor?
I sometimes shows you the direction in which your device is pointing
What is an electronic compass?
I measure your unique biological features
what is biometrics