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Lesson Objectives. By the end of the lesson you will: Be able to describe the advantages and disadvantages of a range of input and output devices. Starter. What is an Input device? Hardware devices which allow data to be entered into a computer. What is an Output device?
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Lesson Objectives By the end of the lesson you will: Be able to describe the advantages and disadvantages of a range of input and output devices.
Starter • What is an Input device? • Hardware devices which allow data to be enteredinto a computer. • What is an Output device? • A device which allows you to get data out of a computer.
Starter What is this? CRT Monitor Can you describe it? A monitor displays text and image data passed to it by the computer. It has a cathode ray tube.
Starter What is this? Inkjet Printer Can you describe it? Prints images/text to paper using ink. The print-head passes left and right across the paper. However, instead of using pins to hit inky marks onto the paper, the ink-jet squirts tiny droplets of ink onto the surface of the paper.
Starter What is this? Buzzer Can you describe it? Buzzers can provide noise. For example, the buzzer in a microwave oven can be switched on by the controlling computer when the food is cooked.
Starter What is this? Magnetic strip reader Can you describe it? A magnetic strip reader is used to read the data from the strip on a credit/debit card. This is usually done by ‘swiping’ the card through a slot on the reader.
Think about it… • Some people think that devices such as keyboards are used for all computers. • But you would not see one here…. • Or here… • That is because each device has advantages anddisadvantages.
Task Identify suitable uses of input/output devices stating the advantages and disadvantages of each. • Complete the worksheet you have been given - read it carefully. • In your book, list 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages for the devices listed below. • Use the PDF on the VLEand www.igcseict.info to complete the tasks. • Range of Sensors • Graphics Tablet • Light Pens • CRT monitor • TFT monitor • Laser Printer • Inkjet printer • Dot Matrix printer • Plotter • Speakers • Projectors
Homework • You need to complete the tasks. • Make sure you don’t forget your book next lesson – No excuses. • Write this in your planner.