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Input devices

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Total cards: 3•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Scanning a barcode

Back (Answer)

Shines a laser onto the barcode and the barcode reflects the white spaces back. Photoelectric cells detect the reflected light and convert it to digital data which can be read by a computer.

#2
Front (Question)

How does a mouse work?

Back (Answer)

A red LED light is reflected off a surface and any movements are detected be a sensor made up of an array of photo-sensitive diodes

#3
Front (Question)

What is an input device?

Back (Answer)

Transfer of data from outside a computer to its main memory.