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Input Devices

Keyboards, pointing devices, scanners, barcode readers, cameras, microphones, card readers, biometrics and sensors.

What Is a Peripheral?

Choose input devices for the task, the users and the environment : Speed and accuracy — a barcode scanner avoids typing mistakes at a busy counter. Ease of use — a touchscreen is quick to learn for new staff. Accessibility — voice input, large-key keyboards or trackballs help users with disabilities. Environment — a sealed, wipe-clean keyboard suits a dusty print room or a kitchen.

Practice

Select every input device.

Choose all that apply.

Common Input Devices

Choosing Input Devices

Choose input devices for the task, the users and the environment : Speed and accuracy — a barcode scanner avoids typing mistakes at a busy counter. Ease of use — a touchscreen is quick to learn for new staff. Accessibility — voice input, large-key keyboards or trackballs help users with disabilities. Environment — a sealed, wipe-clean keyboard suits a dusty print room or a kitchen.

Practice

Select every input device.

Choose all that apply.