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Input devices and how they work

Computer Studies · Grade 10 · about 40 minutes

The six groups of input device, how each turns something physical into binary, and the difference between keyed and direct data entry.

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  2. Output devices, and how to choose input and output equipment
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  11. Printers, plotters and cost per page
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