At the end of this topics, students will be able to
Identify and describe the functions of the primary components of a computer.
Identify the characteristics of various classes of single-user and multiuser computer system, and discuss the usage of each class of system
Identify and briefly describe the functions of two basic kinds of software
Define the term “sphere of influence,” and describe how it can be used to classify software
Define the basic functions performed by the operating system, utility programs, and middleware
Input devices are hardware that are used to enter data and instruction by the USER. You may refer to the video Computer Hardware and Software Lesson Part 1 and Slides 24 - 27 of the lecture notes for further understanding.
Think back again at my question in the lecture. What are input devices that you can see at a Tesco checkout counter.
According to computerhope.com An output device is any hardware that receives data from a computer, usually for display, projection, or physical reproduction. Monitors, printers, speakers etc are examples of output device. You may refer to the video Computer Hardware and Software Lesson Part 1 and Slides 28 - 31 of the lecture notes for further understanding.
You may also refer https://vivadifferences.com/6-major-difference-between-input-and-output-device-with-examples/ to know the difference between and input and output devices.