Input, Output, and Storage Devices

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to input, output, and storage devices in computing.

Input Device

A device used to put data and information into a computer.

Output Device

A device used to send information from a computer.

Examples of Input Devices

Keyboard, Webcam, Magnetic stripe reader, Barcode reader.

Examples of Output Devices

Speakers, Printers, Projector.

Touch Screen

A device that functions as both an input device and an output device.

Optical Storage

Devices which use lasers to read and write data, such as CDs and DVDs.

CD

Compact Disc, an optical storage medium commonly used for audio files.

DVD

Digital Versatile Disc, an optical storage medium with higher capacity than CDs.

Blu-ray Disc

An advanced optical storage medium with more storage than DVDs.

Magnetic Storage

Devices that store information magnetically, such as hard disk drives and magnetic tape.

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

A magnetic storage device with high capacity for data storage.

Flash Storage

A fast and compact storage technology that uses silicon semiconductors.

Solid State Drive (SSD)

A popular form of storage that uses flash memory and has no moving parts.

RAM

Random Access Memory, a type of fast memory that is volatile and loses data when powered off.

ROM

Read-Only Memory, non-volatile storage that retains data when powered off.

Virtual Storage

Storing information remotely, accessible via the Internet, such as cloud storage.