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why are mouse and keyboard and scanner an input device and printer and monitor an output device?
Because while a mouse, keyboard and scanner send information to the computer with no information being received back from the computer an output device like printer and monitor get information from the computer without giving the computer any input. In other words mouse keyboard and scanner send the computer information printer and monitor get information from the computer.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoA mouse is an input device used to select items displayed on a computer monitor. It can also function as a controller for computer games. It can select text, start programs, move a character in a 3D world, and (on some mice) scroll through web pages and other documents.
In a Graphical User Interface (like Windows), it is a necessary piece of hardware. However, it is optional on command line interfaces. Some functionality for mice is programmed directly into the operating system, while other functions rely on third-party programs called Drivers. Some software applications may also supply basic mouse functions.
Check the documentation that came with your mouse or software application for more information.
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∙ 7y agoIt is considered an input device because it is sending information into the computer.
A mouse (Obviously referring to a computer mouse) is considered an input device due to the Electronic signals being sent to the computer through the device itself to put this in simpler terms the computer powers up the mouse the mouse moves and sends back signals to the computer. this process is called the "input" process thus making a mouse or anything that sends a signal back to the computer itself an input device.
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∙ 13y agoIt's a device used to enter information into the computer: in this case, which program to open or function to execute.
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∙ 11y agoBecause they input data from us
For your information output devices are called output device because they show us output like a monitor, printer etc
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∙ 13y agoBecause both of them are used for give commend. That's why they are input devices. And output is monitor cos u can see the result in it.
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∙ 11y agoThe cable is only one-way
Nothing comes from the computer to the mouse
So it must be input only.
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mouse is an input device
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Why input device is called input?
mouse is an input device
Why is a mouse called an input devices?
A mouse is considered a input device because it is moved by the human/robot user, inputting the signal on where the cursor should go and what actions the cursor does. A mouse is an input device because it allows you to input and send data to the computer.
The mouse and keyboard are also sometimes called?
input devices
Is a mouse an input output?
A computer mouse is an input device
Is a mouse an input or output?
A computer mouse is an input device
Is mouse a input or input?
A mouse is input because it gives input or controls an element of the computer. For example, when you click, the mouse is giving input to the computer and telling it to select/open something.
The mouse is a pointing device?
yes a mouse is an input device.
Mouse is an input or output?
Input
Is an computer mouse input?
Yes, a computer mouse is considered a input device.
Is a mouse input output?
A mouse is input because it gives input or controls an element of the computer. For example, when you click, the mouse is giving input to the computer and telling it to select/open something.
Is a mouse keyboard or disk drive input or output peripheral?
Mouse: Input Keyboard: Input Diskdrive: Storage
What types of input does a mouse use?
A computer mouse does not use any input, it IS an input device.
