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STORAGE
Components of the Information
Processing Cycle cont’d
Input—involves entering data or instructions
into the computer memory.
Processing—involves performing operations
on the data or instructions.
Output—involves presenting the results.
Storage—involves saving data, programs, or
output for future use.
INPUT DEVICES
Input Device
Key entry
This is the use of keys to enter data into the computer.
Categories of Input Devices
Terminal entry
A terminal is comprised of a keyboard, monitor and a video card.
Data is entered or inputted into the computer by the use of keys.
Categories of Input Devices
Multimedia entry
Used to enter video, graphics and audio into the computer.
Categories of Input Devices
Keyboard
This is an input device that is made up
of keys which are used to enter data or
instructions into the computer.
Point and draw input devices
Mouse
This is a handheld device that is used to click
on icons or objects which are located on the
computer screen. There are two types namely,
optical and mechanical.
Point and draw input devices cont’d
Trackball
The trackball is a device that has a similar design
to the mouse. It has a ball located at its top and
is used to move objects on the computer screen
or make selections. The trackball is ideally used
in areas where there is limited desk space.
Point and draw input devices cont’d
Light Pen
This is a hand held device that possesses the ability to
detect light. The user is allowed to select objects on the
screen by pressing the tip of the pen on the screen or
pointing on the object and pressing a button on the pen.
Point and draw input devices cont’d
Touch Screen
A touch screen is a touch sensitive display device.
Microphone
The microphone is a device
that is used to enter
speech or sound into the
computer.
Multimedia Entry Input Devices
Voice Response Unit/VRU
This is a computer telephony integration (CTI)
term that refers to the communication between
a human (typically a caller) and a computer
that is programmed to respond to the human's
requests. It can also be referred to as an
IVR (interactive voice response) which is an
automated telephone response system that
presents a series of choices to the caller, accepts
a selection/input from the caller and provide the
appropriate response.
Source data entry input devices
Optical Scanner/Scanner
A scanner is a light sensing input device that
reads printed text and graphics and translates
the results into a form that can be processed
by the computer.
Source data entry input devices