CD Compact Disk — A type of optical storage device | Cambridge International AS and A Level 2015 , , Cambridge: Cambridge International Examinations , Page 3 |
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Scanner A device that allows pictures to be placed into a computer | Processor The CPU — The chip or chips that interpret and execute program instructions and manage the functions of input, output, and storage devices |
The mouse is used to control the on- screen pointer by pointing and clicking, double-clicking, or dragging objects on the screen | Microphone Allows the user to record sounds as input to their computer |
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Barcode Reader An input device that converts a pattern of printed bars into a number that a computer can read | Printer An output device that produces a hard copy on paper |
Keyboard Used to enter information into the computer and for giving commands.