{"id":53271,"date":"2024-04-15T23:51:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=53271"},"modified":"2024-04-15T23:51:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:51:34","slug":"the-input-unit-of-a-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-input-unit-of-a-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"The input unit of a computer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;feeds data to the CPU or memory&#8221; option2=&#8221;retrieves data from CPU&#8221; option3=&#8221;directs all other units&#8221; option4=&#8221;All of the above E. None of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: A. feeds data to the CPU or memory.<\/p>\n<p>The input unit of a computer is the hardware that allows you to enter data into the computer. This data can be in the form of text, numbers, images, or sound. The input unit then sends this data to the CPU, which processes it.<\/p>\n<p>The input unit does not retrieve data from the CPU or direct all other units. The CPU retrieves data from memory, and the control unit directs all other units.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of input units:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keyboard: The keyboard is the most common input unit. It allows you to enter text into the computer.<\/li>\n<li>Mouse: The mouse allows you to move a cursor around on the screen and select items.<\/li>\n<li>Scanner: A scanner allows you to scan images or documents into the computer.<\/li>\n<li>Microphone: A microphone allows you to record sound into the computer.<\/li>\n<li>Web camera: A web camera allows you to take pictures or record videos with the computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;feeds data to the CPU or memory&#8221; option2=&#8221;retrieves data from CPU&#8221; option3=&#8221;directs all other units&#8221; option4=&#8221;All of the above E. 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