Difference between Input and Output devices
Input Devices:
Input devices are the component of the computer system that accepts incoming data and instructions and converts them into a pattern of electrical signals in binary code that is understandable to a digital computer.
Example: Keyboard, mouse etc.
Output Devices:
Output devices are the component of computer system that converts the digitized signals into a form understandable to the user. The output devices are generally known as reverse of input devices. Output devices also send data from one computer system to another.
example: Monitor, printer etc.
Difference between Input and Output devices:
INPUT DEVICE | OUTPUT DEVICE |
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It accepts data from user. | It reflects processed data to user. |
It is directly commanded by user. | It is commanded by processor. |
It converts user friendly instruction into machine friendly. | It converts machine’s instructions to user intelligible. |
It takes the data from the user and sends it to the processor for execution. | It takes the processed data from the processor and sends it back to the user. |
It helps the computer is accepting the data. | It helps the computer is displaying the data. |
The design of input devices are more complex. | The design of output devices are less complex. |
Ex: Keyboard, Image Scanner, Microphone, Pointing device, Graphics tablet, Joystick. | Ex: Monitor, Printers, Plotters, Projector, Speakers. |
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