What is input in a computer system?

Answer 1

The "Input" term used in computer refers to one of the three major computer items: Input, Processor, and Output. Some of the "Input" items are Keyboards, Mouses, Touch Pads, etc. Furthermore, in programming, "Input" is used when the programmer wants the user to input (enter) information such as his name. So, "Input" means what is sent TO the computer. On contrary, what is sent FROM the computer is "Output" such as Screens, Printers, etc.

Answer 2

Input is a command you put in to the computer to receive a specific output in return. For example, you click the mouse to command the computer to open internet. The output your computer gives you (if working properly) will be to open up your web browser.

Answer 3

"Input Devices" are computer peripherals (devices that connect to the computer) which provide an input to the computer system itself.

Here are some example input devices for a computer system:

• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Scanner
• Webcam / Digital Camera
• Graphics Tablet

Answer 4

An input is any entry of information (data) to a computer. It may be entered from keyboards, scanners, graphical interfaces (e.g. mice, touch screens), magnetic and optical disks, data drives, or by a direct data link to another computer or computer device. Older computers entered programs and input data using punchcard readers and magnetic tape.

Answer 5

The Data given for the computer to perform operations and gives outputl.

Answer 6

The devices which are used to give messages or commands to the computer in computer's language. By:B.J

Answer 7

Keyboards,Pointing devices, Audio input devices an Composite devices

Answer 8

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