Theory question 102
Computer HardwarePaper 2, Section A: Short-structured questions
Figure 1 is a setup of computer system. Use the setup to answer questions 2(a) to 2(c). (a) Identify the part labelled: (i) A; (ii) B; (iii) C; (iv) D. (b) For each device in the setup, tick (√) the box to show if it is an input device or an output device. (c) Name two devices that can be used for both input and output operations.
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(a)(i) A – monitor. (ii) B – printer. (iii) C – mouse. (iv) D – keyboard.
(b) A (monitor) – output; B (printer) – output; C (mouse) – input; D (keyboard) – input.
(c) Any two: touch screen; modem; headset with microphone; multifunction printer (print and scan); network card; flash drive/disk drive (storage read and write).
A device for both must take data in and send data out, e.g. a touch screen.