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Module 1 - Introduction to Computers - Macintosh OS
Lesson 1 - What are the Parts of a Computer?
Section 4 - Input Devices

Picture of computer system with keyboard and mouse labeled

 

Input devices are machines that generate input for the computer. Examples of input devices from the picture above are the keyboard and the mouse.
 
Input devices are controlled by the user. For example, a series of mouse movements or clicks by the user are sent to the processor which translates these signals into information.

 

Module 1 Lesson 1 Section 3 Mac
Module 1 Lesson 1 Section 5 Mac

 

 
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