Input and output
I can explain how input and output devices allow users to interact with a computer system.
Input and output
I can explain how input and output devices allow users to interact with a computer system.
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Key learning points
- The user can use the keyboard as an input.
- Computers produce output through various methods.
Keywords
Input - data that is sent to a program to be processed
Output - information produced by a computer system as a result of processing data
Common misconception
Input and output of a program happen automatically, without the need for coding. The computer uses it in the correct part of your program.
Computers process instructions in code that requires input and output. The programmer needs to specify exactly where and how it should be handled.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a tool for writing and running programs
using colours to distinguish code elements
converts code into a machine-readable format
finds and fixes errors in the code
Exit quiz
6 Questions
sends text and number data to a program
produces physical output
captures audio input
plays audio output